The findings of the report conclude thus: “Don’t wait for symptoms—make preventive health your priority.”

AP & Telangana

■ 24% of individuals were found to have hypertension.

■ A combined 82% of the screened population is overweight or obese.

■ 81% were Vitamin D deficient.

■ Nearly 1 in 2 individuals (47%) showed signs of Grade I fatty liver, an early-stage condition tied to obesity and metabolic imbalances.

■ 27% screened were found to be anaemic, pointing to nutritional gaps, especially in iron-rich foods.

■ A staggering 83% of people screened were found to have reduced flexibility, showing how physical inactivity is impacting everyday quality of life.  

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

According to the latest Health of the Nation 2025 (HoN-2025) report by Apollo Hospitals, the three urgent health challenges that people face today are fatty liver disease, post-menopausal health decline, and childhood obesity, emphasizing the need for early personalized interventions and lifestyle-based care models.

Based on health screenings from over 2.5 million individuals across, the report reveals a silent epidemic—millions are living with undiagnosed chronic conditions despite showing no visible symptoms. Notably, 26% were found hypertensive and 23% diabetic despite being asymptomatic, underlining that a symptom-led healthcare model is no longer viable.

Dr. Prathap Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals said, “India must rise to the opportunity of creating healthy, happy families by placing health at the heart of every household. Preventive healthcare is no longer a future ambition—it is the cornerstone of a nation's well-being today."

Fatty Liver

Once seen as a concern only for those who consumed alcohol, fatty liver appears to emerge as an important health issue linked to obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Of the 257,199 individuals screened, a staggering 65% had fatty liver, and 85% of those were non-alcoholic.

Women's Health

Diabetes rates spike from 14% pre-menopause to 40% post-menopause, obesity climbs sharply from 76% to 86%, and fatty liver prevalence rises from 54% to 70%. These significant shifts underline hormonal changes' profound impact on women’s long-term health, emphasizing the necessity for proactive, personalized health strategies for women as they approach menopause.

Obesity in Kids

The report found that 8% of primary school students were already overweight or obese—an early indicator. This prevalence increases significantly through adolescence, reaching 28% among college students, highlighting the compounding impact of lifestyle and dietary changes. Additionally, 19% of college students were found to be pre-hypertensive, showing that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are taking root much earlier than previously recognized.

Heart disease hiding in plain sight

Among asymptomatic individuals who underwent coronary calcium scoring, 46% had calcium deposits, which are early signs of atherosclerosis. Of these, 25% had obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Even more striking, 2.5% of those with calcium deposits were under the age of 40. These figures reinforce the importance of advanced imaging techniques like calcium scoring and CT angiography for detecting early risk.

Cancer detection

In 2024, the median age for cervical cancer diagnosis was 49, for breast cancer 57, and lung cancer 61—a full decade earlier than global averages. The report advocates lowering the age threshold for routine screening and driving awareness in urban and rural populations alike.