Over 68 percent Indians don not practice preventive healthcare, says study

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New Delhi: As per a new study, over 68 percent Indians don not practice preventive healthcare, experts conducting the study have claimed.

The first survey to understand wellness trends in India revealed that less than a third urban Indians take steps to proactively adopt preventive wellness.

The survey was conducted to bring out the trends and perceptions about 'wellness' amongst urban adults in three key markets - Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

A sample size of 896 urban and semi-urban people belonging to the age group of 20-55 years was interviewed to draw insights to understand the perception of wellness in India.

The survey conducted by drug company Himalaya and market research firm IMRB revealed that respondents from Mumbai perceived themselves to be healthier compared to the other two cities.

The survey also found that 61 per cent of people have acknowledged facing some health issue, with joint pains (27 per cent), low immunity (19 per cent) and obesity (12 per cent) being the top among it.

Out of this, females and elderly are more prone to having a higher incidence of any health issues. The findings also state that people are now willing to make lifestyle shifts in order to achieve overall wellness.

(With PTI inputs)