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Ages 6 to 12, if it appliesGuidelineWith your doctor
Overweight, or diabetes in the family? Check BP and sugar

Overweight, or diabetes in the family? Check BP and sugar

Ask the paediatrician at the yearly check-up.

Why It Matters (Clinical Guidance)

  • In India, 1 in 10 children aged 5 to 19 is prediabetic, and 5% of teens have high blood pressure (CNNS).
  • Adult overweight is rising fast: 31% of women now (NFHS-6), up from 24%.
  • Talk about healthy habits, not body shape. Skip this card if neither applies.
Primary Citation: CNNS 2016–18; NFHS-6 (2023–24)
Last checked: October 2026 • Medical review panel forming