One in five Nepalis aged over 30 found hypertensive and obese
Summary
One in five Nepalis aged over 30 suffer from hypertension and obesity, with lifestyle changes driving a rise in non-communicable diseases across the country.
Key Points
- One in five Nepalis over 30 suffer from high blood pressure and nearly the same number from obesity.
- Nearly nine percent of people above 30 have diabetes, and over three percent suffer from renal diseases.
- Sudurpaschim Province has the highest rates of hypertension and obesity among Nepali provinces.
- Many local health screenings were disrupted by the parliamentary elections affecting data collection and health programs.
