Key facts
- NFHS-6 data points to childhood development of diabetes risk factors in India.
- Diabetes risk factors often begin early in life, not just in adulthood.
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) has provided insights into the early development of diabetes risk factors, suggesting that the conditions leading to diabetes often begin in childhood. This challenges the common perception of diabetes as solely an adult disease. The survey's findings highlight the importance of addressing these early-onset risk factors to mitigate future public health challenges related to diabetes in India.