Who drinks the most? Arunachal tops national chart, Himachal leads North
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Why in news
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 revealed Arunachal Pradesh as the state with the highest proportion of men reporting alcohol consumption.
Background
The NFHS-6 data shows 50.5 percent of men aged 15 and above in Arunachal Pradesh report alcohol consumption. In northern India, Himachal Pradesh leads with 30.2 percent, while Chandigarh records the highest overweight/obese population among men at 48.5 percent.
Facts for Prelims
- FactArunachal Pradesh: 50.5 percent of men aged 15+ report alcohol consumption per NFHS-6
- FactHimachal Pradesh: 30.2 percent of men report alcohol consumption in northern India
- FactChandigarh: 48.5 percent of men are classified as overweight or obese
- BodyNFHS-6: National Family Health Survey
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-economic factors contributing to high alcohol consumption and obesity rates in specific Indian states as highlighted by the NFHS-6.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Public health burden: Correlation between high alcohol consumption and non-communicable diseases like obesity
- Regional disparity: Geographic and cultural variations in lifestyle-related health indicators across India
Keywords: non-communicable diseases · lifestyle indicators · public health data · socio-economic determinants
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