Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds
A comparison of school surveys conducted in 2006 and 2023 found a several-fold increase in impaired fasting glucose alongside rising obesity and adverse lipid profiles among adolescents, showing worsening metabolic health and a higher future risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
· 7/31/2026, 6:42:40 PM· 2 min read
A comparison of school surveys conducted in 2006 and 2023 found a several-fold increase in impaired fasting glucose alongside rising obesity and adverse lipid profiles among adolescents, showing worsening metabolic health and a higher future risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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