Trends and determinants of obesity among ever-married women aged 15–49 in India: insights from National Family Health Surveys (NFHS 1998–2021)
The surge in obesity among Indian ever married women of reproductive age calls for immediate public health measures. Customized strategies, acknowledging regional differences, are vital to tackle diverse obesity rates across states. Prioritizing vulnerable groups, including the poor, uneducated, and urban populations, is critical for ensuring fair health outcomes.
Authors
- Aditya Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3031-5225)
- Mahashweta Chakrabarty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5151-9572)
- Shivani Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6441-0576)
- Rakesh Chandra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8330-9809)
- Sadanand Karun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1949-8723)
Institutions
- International Institute for Population Sciences (IN)
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (IN)
- Banaras Hindu University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21635-5
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.95
Funders
- Banaras Hindu University