76% Indians Know Obese People; Lifestyle Diseases, Sedentary Habits Blamed: Survey

• A LocalCircles survey reveals 76% of Indians have at least one obese person in their close network.
• 12% of respondents reported 10 or more obese individuals in their network, while 34% reported 1-3.
• 56% of respondents indicated that most or all obese individuals in their network also suffer from other lifestyle diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure.
• 64% attributed obesity to a sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise, while 68% pointed to a fatty/ultra-processed diet.
• The survey gathered over 50,000 responses from citizens across 319 districts in India.

Why It Matters: A LocalCircles survey highlights widespread obesity in Indian networks, linked to lifestyle diseases and poor habits.