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Punjab's Diabetes Crisis: 10% Incidence Rate Alarms Health Officials
6 Dec
Summary
- Diabetes incidence in Punjab has jumped to 10%, a significant increase from the previous year.
- Punjab's diabetes rate exceeds that of neighboring states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
- Risk factors include tobacco, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy diets.
Punjab is grappling with a rapidly escalating diabetes crisis, as revealed by recent data. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reported that the incidence of diabetes among adults aged 30 and above has surged to 10% in the 2025-26 period. This marks a considerable jump from the previous year's rate, prompting serious health concerns within the state.
The data, compiled under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), indicates a concerning trend for Punjab. The state's diabetes prevalence now surpasses that of its neighbors, with Haryana reporting 5%, Himachal Pradesh 4.3%, and Rajasthan 6.2%. This significant disparity underscores the unique challenges Punjab faces in managing metabolic disorders.
Health officials attribute the rise to multiple risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and increasing obesity. Dr. Gagan Grover, state nodal officer for NP-NCD, emphasized that early screening and consistent lifestyle modifications are paramount in combating this non-communicable disease and preventing its severe complications.
