Growing obesity rates in India

Percentage of population

NOTE: In India, those with a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 25 kg/m² are defined as overweight, and those with a BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m² as obese
Chart: STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICSSource: NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY 4, 5 AND 6, CONDUCTED EVERY FOUR YEARS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.