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Economic Times
15 hours ago
- Health
- Economic Times
All adults of one in five households in India are overweight, reveals new study
Agencies Representational image An alarming new study has found that all adults in two out of 10 households are either overweight or obese. Overweight is defined as a body weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height, commonly assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI). A person is considered overweight if his or her BMI is between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2. On the other hand, obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 or greater. The study was conducted by researchers from ICMR-National Institute for Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), TERI School of Advanced Studies and Symbiosis International analysed data from the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21) to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in over 6 lakh households. The results found that nearly 20 per cent of the households had all adult members classified as overweight while 10 per cent of households had all adults classified as the number went higher up in states like Manipur, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, where over 30 per cent of households had all adults overweight, according to the study, which was published in Public Health Journal. In Tamil Nadu and Punjab, 4o per cent households had all adults classified as obese. The proportion of households with all obese members was nearly twice as high in urban areas compared to rural study mentions that families are 'gaining weight together'. It reveals that if one family member is overweight or obese, others are significantly more likely to be obese/overweight as well. "This clustering pattern underscores the urgent need for family-centred approaches to obesity prevention rather than individual-focused interventions," lead researcher from ICMR-NICPR Prashant Kumar Singh. Director ICMR-NICPR Shalini Singh, said, "The household clustering of obesity and overweight represents a paradigm shift in how we understand obesity. This study tells us the family unit is the epicentre of this health challenge."The study warned that individuals in these family obesity clusters face heightened risk of developing multiple non-communicable diseases. It is already known that obesity serves as a marker for poor cardio-metabolic health and is known to be a gateway to numerous chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure. It is also linked to 13 types of cancer.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
All adults of one in five households in India are overweight, reveals new study
An alarming new study has found that all adults in two out of 10 households are either overweight or obese. Overweight is defined as a body weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height, commonly assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI). A person is considered overweight if his or her BMI is between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2. On the other hand, obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 or greater. The study was conducted by researchers from ICMR-National Institute for Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), TERI School of Advanced Studies and Symbiosis International analysed data from the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21) to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in over 6 lakh households. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like War Thunder - Register now for free and play against over 75 Million real Players War Thunder Play Now Undo The results found that nearly 20 per cent of the households had all adult members classified as overweight while 10 per cent of households had all adults classified as obese. Further, the number went higher up in states like Manipur, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, where over 30 per cent of households had all adults overweight, according to the study, which was published in Public Health Journal. In Tamil Nadu and Punjab, 4o per cent households had all adults classified as obese. Live Events The proportion of households with all obese members was nearly twice as high in urban areas compared to rural regions. The study mentions that families are 'gaining weight together'. It reveals that if one family member is overweight or obese, others are significantly more likely to be obese/overweight as well. "This clustering pattern underscores the urgent need for family-centred approaches to obesity prevention rather than individual-focused interventions," lead researcher from ICMR-NICPR Prashant Kumar Singh. Director ICMR-NICPR Shalini Singh, said, "The household clustering of obesity and overweight represents a paradigm shift in how we understand obesity. This study tells us the family unit is the epicentre of this health challenge." The study warned that individuals in these family obesity clusters face heightened risk of developing multiple non-communicable diseases. It is already known that obesity serves as a marker for poor cardio-metabolic health and is known to be a gateway to numerous chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure. It is also linked to 13 types of cancer.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
All adults overweight in every 5th Indian household: Study
Danny generated AI Image NEW DELHI: In nearly two out of 10 households, all adults are either overweight or obese, a new study has found. Overweight is defined as a body weight higher than what is considered healthy for a given height, commonly assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI). A person is considered overweight if his or her BMI is between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2. On the other hand, obesity is defined as a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 or greater. Researchers from ICMR-National Institute for Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), TERI School of Advanced Studies and Symbiosis International analysed data from the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21) to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in over 6 lakh households. They found nearly 20% of the households had all adult members classified as overweight while 10% of households had all adults classified as obese. In states such as Manipur, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, over 30% of households had all adults overweight, according to the study, which was published in Public Health Journal. In Tamil Nadu and Punjab, two out of five households had all adults classified as obese. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo The proportion of households with all obese members was nearly twice as high in urban areas compared to rural regions. A weighty issue The study reveals that families are literally 'gaining weight together'. When one family member is overweight or obese, others are significantly more likely to be obese/overweight as well, said the lead researcher from ICMR-NICPR Prashant Kumar Singh. "This clustering pattern underscores the urgent need for family-centred approaches to obesity prevention rather than individual-focused interventions." Director ICMR-NICPR Shalini Singh, said, "The household clustering of obesity and overweight represents a paradigm shift in how we understand obesity. This study tells us the family unit is the epicentre of this health challenge." The study warned that individuals in these family obesity clusters face heightened risk of developing multiple non-communicable diseases. It is already known that obesity serves as a marker for poor cardio-metabolic health and is known to be a gateway to numerous chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart failure. It is also linked to 13 types of cancer.
Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Unprecedented landfill search for Shalini Singh could cost Hamilton police $1M
An extensive search of a Hamilton landfill for the remains of a missing 40-year-old woman is expected to cost police between $800,000 and $1 million — a figure officials say underscores the importance of having budget reserves to manage unexpected and extraordinary investigations. The financial estimate provided to The Spectator covers staffing, security, waste management, project planning, equipment and supplies used in the months-long search for Shalini Singh, said Hamilton police spokesperson Jackie Penman. Hamilton police believe Shalini Singh was killed in her downtown apartment in December. Singh is believed to have been killed in her downtown apartment and disposed of through a garbage chute late last year. Hundreds of hours of surveillance footage and dump trucks tracked via GPS led police to the Glanbrook landfill, where a team of officers and cadets — clad in white jumpsuits, reflective vests and head gear — began carefully sweeping a concentrated target area on Feb. 24. The Glanbrook landfill seen from Woodburn Road. Hamilton police were searching the landfill Tuesday for missing woman Shalini Singh. On May 21, after nearly three months of sifting through trash , police discovered partial remains that have since been sent for DNA testing to confirm they belong to Singh. Results could take weeks. Supt. Marty Schulenberg, speaking at a news conference last week, called the breakthrough a testament to the 'tireless dedication' of officers involved. He said the complex search required extraordinary planning and community partnerships. Indeed, Hamilton police have never looked in a landfill of this size of a missing person. Officers were tasked with combing through an 80-by-100-metre section of the city's last operating landfill, a fraction of its massive 68-hectare waste footprint, but still roughly the size of professional soccer pitch. In their way were mounds and mounds of garbage — the stinky site accepted more than 155,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, enough to fill about 62 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Following the discovery of partial remains, Det. Sgt. Daryl Reid said police had searched an area filled with some 5,000 cubic metres of trash. While the search was initially expected to end April 18, police repeatedly pushed that deadline back. Reid noted work was dangerous and efforts were at times hindered by inclement weather. 'There's been a tremendous effort by our police officers to get out there on a daily basis, despite those hazards and the environment, to try and get answers for (Singh's) family,' Reid told reporters May 29. Despite the discovery of partial remains, the search remains ongoing. In response to questions about the cost of the investigation, Penman cited things like machinery used to clear trash and private security to keep the scene contained overnight. She also noted there have been costs indirectly tied to the search. For example, some officers have been pulled off patrol and assigned to the landfill, leaving police to hire backfill officers to cover regular shifts, Penman said. The expensive investigation comes as police estimate a $2-million deficit for its 2024 budget. At a board meeting last week, police attributed the deficit — a fraction of last year's roughly $206-million approved budget — to factors such as an increased number of members off on long-term leave and more officers deployed to special events or projects, leading to heightened WSIB and overtime payments. Police will offset those losses through its reserve balances. While the search for Singh doesn't contribute to the deficit because it happened in 2025, deputy chief Ryan Diodati — in response to questions from a board member — cited the investigation as an example of why healthy reserve funds are important. 'Those are things we can't forecast in the budget,' he said of the search, which began a few months after the board approved a $227-million police budget for 2025. 'The impact of an investigation to that level is significant. Our reserves are in good shape, and one of the reasons why we have those reserves is to deal with deficits like this.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian-origin woman Shalini Singh missing in Canada since December, remains found in search
The Hamilton Police found some partial human remains at a landfill and they suspect that the remains probably belong to Indian-origin woman, Shalini Singh, who was missing since December. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police are awaiting DNA confirmation, which can take weeks, the CBC reported. Shalini Singh's family members reported her missing on December 10, 2024. According to the information provided at the time of her disappearance, Singh, a mental health care worker, last spoke with her family on December 4. She was last seen entering her apartment two days before that, on December 2. Homicide detectives have been conducting an extensive search for Singh at the Glanbrook Landfill on Haldibrook Road since February 24. The search was initially meant to conclude on April 18, but was extended by two weeks, CBC reported. Shalini Singh's parents Anita and Dalip told CBC that police informed them about the remains on May 21. "We wanted to hear that she's safe and she's going to be back home," Dalip said. "But we got the worst news we could've had." "They didn't tell us exactly what they found," Anita said. "They said it's better if we don't know." Her mother said she's afraid to find out what happened to her. "But we have to know what happened to her. And I hope she didn't suffer too much. She didn't deserve this. She deserved the best of everything. Not this." 'She kept saying I love you, mom' Recalling the last phone call that Anita had with her daughter on December 4, her mother said, "She just kept saying, 'I love you, mom, I love you mom, I love you, mom.' And I said, 'What's the matter with you, Shalini? Are you all right?'" "And she hung up all of a sudden." In the following days, there was no trace of Shalini and even her boyfriend. But her boyfriend was later traced, and he did not cooperate in the investigation.
