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Rapid urbanisation, poor dietary habits, high stress, and sedentary routines are significantly impacting the nation’s health. Here are top six lifestyle diseases affecting Indians according India Wellness Index 2025 released on World Diabetes Day. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Diabetes on the Rise: India now has 17% of its population living with diabetes, according to the India Wellness Index 2025. Sedentary lifestyles, excess sugar intake, and rising obesity are key drivers. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): High blood pressure is reported as one of the most common lifestyle ailments in the wellness study. Modern high stress, high salt lifestyles are pushing BP levels up across age groups. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Joint and Back Pain: Prolonged sitting, work from home routines, and poor posture have made joint and back pain a widespread lifestyle issue. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Metabolic Syndrome and Poor Metabolic Health: A staggering 71% of Indians are metabolically unhealthy, even in people who appear slim. This includes high cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, and hidden abdominal fat precursors to diabetes and heart disease. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Heart Ailments: Increasing hypertension, stress, poor diet, and low physical activity are pushing Indians toward higher cardiac risk. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
Stress and Mental Health Disorders: The report shows a steep rise in stress, fatigue, and anxiety, especially among young professionals. Urban work patterns, digital overload, and lack of downtime are major contributors. (Source: Photo by unsplash )
