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July 30, 2025Diabetes Asia Journal.

The Double Burden of Malnutrition and Diabetes in India: The Paradox of the Thin-Fat Phenotype

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SGSankalp GhadeiDPDeniza PatelJPJ. Patel

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Literature review uncovers the thin-fat phenotype's impact on diabetes prevalence in India, suggesting integrated health approaches.

Key Points

  • The thin-fat phenotype affects 43.3% of India’s population, with rural areas showing a higher prevalence at 46%.
  • State-level analyses reveal varying diabetes and malnutrition levels, indicating diverse epidemiological transitions.
  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted across major databases, analyzing malnutrition-diabetes interactions and the thin-fat phenotype.
  • Current health strategies are inadequate, highlighting the need for integrated programs to address the dual burden of malnutrition and diabetes.

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Ghadei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7c997567bf4f94ff45dbhttps://doi.org/10.62996/daj.62042025
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