Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds
A study found that the prevalence of prediabetes and obesity among adolescents in Chennai surged over the past 17 years, with impaired fasting glucose rates rising from 3.1% to 28.1% among girls and from 3.5% to 26.4% among boys. This trend indicates worsening metabolic health, potentially leading to increased rates of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in young adults. Researchers emphasize the urgent need for school-based programs to promote healthy eating and physical activity to combat this growing issue.