81% of those screened obese in Delhi-NCR; half overweight nationally: Report

April 9, 2026
At the national level, the report flags similar concerns, particularly among younger populations. It found that more than half of individuals under 30 screened, from a cohort of about 1 lakh individuals, were overweight, while many showed abnormal cholesterol levels and vitamin deficiencies, pointing to early onset of lifestyle-related conditions.