Jun 19 2026HEALTH
Tribal Diets Shift: A Rising Weight Problem in Odisha
In Odisha, many tribal adults are gaining weight faster than expected. A recent survey looked at nearly 18, 000 people from over 8, 400 households in 13 districts. Researchers used a body‑mass index cut‑off of 23 to decide who is overweight or obese. They found that about one in five adults falls in
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