Bad news!
"India now accounts for a quarter of all global diabetes cases, with ~212 million people living with the disease—8X as many as in 1990, and likely surpassing China and the U.S. combined.
How it happened: A combination of factors created the perfect conditions for diabetes to thrive.
- The consumption of imported fast foods: Sales of ultra-processed foods in India have risen by ~13% every year since 2011.
- Genetic traits: People of South Asian heritage are more likely to develop diabetes at a much lower BMI, even within what is considered a healthy weight range.
- Urbanization: Around 35% of Indians now live in cities, compared to 18% in the 1960s; by 2030, that number is expected to rise to 40%.
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