Obesity Linked To 23.1% Risk Of Gestational Diabetes

Hyderabad: Obesity among Indian women is a growing health crisis with far-reaching implications across a woman’s life, from adolescence to menopause. New data shows that urban obesity among women has reached 33.5 per cent, with rural areas not far behind at 19.7 per cent, painting a worrying picture of how lifestyle changes are reshaping women’s health across India.

A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research, led by experts from the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, calls attention to the growing obesity crisis in women. Dr. Shantha Kumari, Senior Consultant Obstetrician &Gynaecologist, said:“We’re increasingly seeing a strong link between obesity and fertility issues.