Forecasting the prevalence of overweight and obesity in India to 2040.

Shammi LuharIan M TimæusRebecca E Jones-Antwi Solveig A CunninghamShivani A PatelSanjay KinraLynda ClarkeRein Houben

Published in: PloS one (2020)

The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity is expected to increase considerably in India by 2040, with substantial increases particularly among rural residents and older Indians. Detailed predictions of excess weight are crucial in estimating future non-communicable disease burdens and their economic impact.

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