NFHS-6: Telangana leads on maternal care, but rising diabetes a new crisis

NFHS-6: Telangana leads on maternal care, but rising diabetes a new crisis

Hyderabad: Telangana has made measurable progress in child nutrition, maternal health and financial protection over the past five years, but the state’s latest health data paints a more complicated picture.  Caesarean deliveries now account for nearly two-thirds of all births, more than double the national average, diabetes prevalence has jumped sharply and obesity among adults is rising faster than in most other states. These are among the key …