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Adolescent Prediabetes and Obesity Rise Sharply in Chennai Study
A study comparing school surveys from 2006 and 2023 in Chennai revealed a significant increase in prediabetes and obesity among adolescents. The research indicated a several-fold rise in impaired fasting glucose, alongside worsening obesity and adverse lipid profiles. This trend suggests a heightened future risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease for the affected youth.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 0 n = 2
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (1): The Times of India