India, China bear brunt of metabolic diseases in Asia-Pacific: Study
A new study shows India and China are carrying the heaviest load of metabolic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Researchers warn these health problems are only set to grow by 2030, calling for urgent teamwork across countries to tackle them.
High blood pressure causes most deaths
High blood pressure tops the list—causing over 6 million deaths and 138 million years lost to poor health.
Obesity, high cholesterol, and type-2 diabetes also play a big part.
Since 1990, these issues have grown up to nearly four times worse in some places.
Urgent teamwork needed to tackle issue
Metabolic diseases are on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region—so healthy habits matter more than ever.
The study's message is clear: if we want a healthier future (and meet those UN goals), everyone needs to get involved—from individuals making small changes to governments working together.