A shocking revelation in GOQii's India Fit Report 2024 titled 'Thriving at any age: A blueprint for healthy longevity' reveals that 45% of India's population is dangerously close to being classified as unhealthy. has become clear. This alarming statistic highlights that the country is on the brink of a health emergency, while also offering a glimmer of hope for a monumental shift towards collective health. The data from over 6 million users serves as a dramatic wake-up call and points to the urgent need to transform India's health and wellness trajectory.
This data shows that health disparities are significant. By 2023, an astonishing 59 percent of women will be classified as having poor health, compared to 40 percent of their male counterparts, putting a particularly worrying spotlight on the huge health disparities between men and women, and leading to significant Disparities in health outcomes have become clear. This report also showed that her 16% of women fall into the obese category.
Gender disparities in health are more than just numbers. It urgently highlights the need for targeted health interventions tailored to women. This highlights the dire need to proactively work to close this unjust gap.
“GOQii's India Fit Report 2023-24 reveals that we are at a critical juncture for our country's health, with almost half of the population on the brink of health catastrophe. It's a dire warning for women in India, who are facing an escalating health crisis, evidenced by a 35 per cent spike in the levels of work-related anxiety, including 23 per cent of the population suffering from high blood pressure. The epidemic of health and lifestyle-related diseases demands an immediate and unified response. The time has come to prioritize comprehensive health interventions to protect the future of our nation.” GOQii. Founder and CEO Vishal Gondal said:
“India's aging population faces the most severe impact of lifestyle-related diseases, with older people mainly suffering from cognitive problems, high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. This is a clear call to action for a fundamental change in India's approach.”
Indians continued to suffer from stress
Adding to the serious health situation is the fact that Indians continue to suffer from stress, which affects the physical and mental health of people from all walks of life. The survey reveals the harsh reality that 26 per cent of Indians report suffering from work-related stress and 17 per cent of the population suffers from financial insecurity. An even more worrying trend is that women's stress levels are skyrocketing, from 25 percent of their lives in 2021 to an astonishing 35 percent of their lives in 2023.
The alarming rise in mental health concerns is closely related to the intense performance demands and high expectations common to many professional fields. The effects of enduring such high stress are severe, not only negatively impacting an individual's mental and physical health, but also leading to decreased productivity in the workplace and poor relationships.
Lifestyle diseases wreak havoc: 23% of Indians suffer from high blood pressure
In addition to stress, lifestyle-related diseases also have a major impact on Indians. According to the latest GOQii India Fit Report 23-24, such conditions remain a major health concern, with hypertension affecting 23% of the population. The report shows that there is no recovery from lifestyle-related diseases. Over the past three years, the four most common lifestyle issues among Indians have been diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and thyroid, which have remained consistent.
The World Health Organization estimates that these lifestyle diseases are responsible for 80% of all deaths worldwide. These are the leading causes of death in developed countries, and their numbers are on the rise. Improper lifestyle choices are the main cause of these lifestyle diseases and result in the majority of these deaths.
Lifestyle-related diseases affect people of all ages and from all walks of life. These symptoms affect children, adults, and the elderly, but are most commonly associated with symptoms later in life. The elderly are the ones most affected by lifestyle-related diseases. The most common disease in this age group is blood pressure, with approximately 48 percent of the population having high blood pressure, followed by diabetes at 38 percent and cholesterol at 30 percent.
This report urges a fundamental shift in India's approach to health and longevity. It's not just an analysis. It is a battle plan aimed at leading the nation into an era of optimal health and wellness for all its citizens and transforming lofty ideals into concrete reality.
Chapter 1 begins with what can only be described as a wake-up call: The Secret to Longevity. This report shatters the illusion of complacency by confronting us with harsh realities. It is the secret to extending lifespan and improving human quality. Life is about the seemingly mundane choices we make every day. This simple but powerful truth has the potential to radically increase life expectancy across India. However, it highlights the pressing challenges posed by a rapidly advancing society and the resulting strain on socio-economic structures.
More than just research, Chapter 1 is a cry for immediate strategic action to ensure that our aging population can live out their later years with dignity and independence. This is a poignant reminder that the health decisions we make today are directly tied to fuller, healthier lives for everyone tomorrow.
In this alarming scenario, the report makes a strong case for the introduction of preventive health measures, and promotes lifestyle changes as a key means to improve quality of life and ensure longer and healthier lives for all citizens. It emphasizes change and increasing health awareness. But the data reveals that even though the vast majority of people have narrowly avoided severe health risks, they remain caught in a web of health challenges and the country is on the brink. ing.
