68% urban Indians don't practice preventive healthcare
25-Feb-17, ET Healthworld
As many as 68% of urban Indians do not practice preventive healthcare at an early stage, when they do not suffer from lifestyle disorders, a new study has found. The first survey to understand wellness trends in India revealed that less than a third of urban Indians take steps to proactively adopt preventive wellness.
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The survey about 'wellness' in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru found respondents from Mumbai perceive themselves to be healthier compared to the other two cities.
The survey found that 61% of people have acknowledged facing some health issue, with joint pains (27%), low immunity (19%) and obesity (12%) being top.