Diabetes is a dreaded disease mostly related with life-style related issues.

This map depicts the total (male plus female) diabetic population state-wise, as a percentage of the state population.

On top of the list in Kerala (51.8%), followed by Tamil Nadu (42.8%) and then Andhra Pradesh (41.3%).

The bottom three are Rajasthan (16.1%), Jammu and Kashmir (16.7%) and Ladakh (15%).

In states where the staple food in rice, diabetes seems to be on the higher side.

Is diabetes linked to eating habits? Would like doctors to comment.

This data is courtesy the National Family Health Survey-5, Ministry of Health, Government of India.

Categories: DATA BiTES

Tags: Diabetes, Diabetics in India, NFHS