# Nearly half of Andhra adults overweight, says minister 2026-08-14T11:01:09+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav told a conference in Vijayawada that nearly one in two adults in Andhra Pradesh is overweight. Citing the National Family Health Survey-6, he said 47.9% of women and 44.4% of men are affected. The minister announced a joint task force of health, education, sports and women and child welfare departments to tackle obesity. An action plan will be submitted to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. He blamed changing lifestyles, less physical activity and ultra-processed foods. The government is also strengthening the Food Safety Department. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Andhra Pradesh, food safety, health policy, lifestyles, NFHS-6, obesity Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nearly-half-of-andhra-adults-overweight-says-minister/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nearly-half-of-andhra-adults-overweight-says-minister/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.