Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Indian Children Face High Triglycerides and Hypertension
A report on Indian children found that many kids have high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat that can lead to heart problems later.
This is common in children aged 5-9, especially in states like West Bengal.
Also, over 16% of teens have high triglycerides.
The report also shows that about 5% of teenagers have high blood pressure.
These findings highlight important health issues for young people in India.
High triglycerides are prevalent among Indian children aged 5-9.
Prevalence of high triglycerides varies by state.
West Bengal, Sikkim, Nagaland, Assam and Jammu Kashmir have highest prevalence.
Kerala and Maharashtra show the lowest prevalence of high triglycerides.
Approximately 5% of Indian teenagers have hypertension.
- Who
- Indian children and adolescents
- What
- High levels of triglycerides and cases of hypertension
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Across India, with varying prevalence by state
- Why
- Highlights health concerns among children and adolescents
- Affected Age Groups
- 5-9 year olds and Adolescents
- High Triglycerides Prevalence (5-9 year olds)
- Various percentages based on state
- Highest Prevalence (5-9 year olds)
- West Bengal (67%), Sikkim (64%), Nagaland (55%), Assam (57%), Jammu Kashmir (50%)
- Lowest Prevalence (5-9 year olds)
- Kerala (16.6%), Maharashtra (19.1%)
- Adolescents with High Triglycerides
- Over 16%
- Adolescents with Hypertension
- Approximately 5%
- Highest Hypertension Prevalence (Adolescents)
- Delhi (10%)