56 percent of disease burden in India due to unhealthy diets: ICMR

With the release of 17 dietary guidelines aimed at tackling the burgeoning burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity and diabetes, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed alarming statistics. On Wednesday, the ICMR disclosed that an overwhelming 56.4% of India's total disease burden stems from unhealthy diets. These guidelines, crafted by a committee of experts led by Dr. Hemalatha R, Director of ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), emphasize the crucial role of nutrition in preventing NCDs.