Karnataka Reports Sharp Rise in Diabetes, Hypertension and Obesity

Karnataka is seeing more people develop diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

The figures compare health conditions in 2015-16 with those in 2023-24.

Diabetes increased among both women and men.

High blood pressure also became much more common.

Obesity rose among women and men as well.

Experts say city living, sitting too much and not exercising enough may contribute to these problems.

Unhealthy food, long periods looking at screens and stress may also play a role.

These conditions are reportedly more common in urban areas than in rural areas.