Around the world, people are getting taller – so why are Indian heights on the decline?
New data shows that Indian men are shorter now than they were a decade ago. So are large numbers of women.
This is a worrying situation. Height is one of the most basic indicators of nutrition as well as public health and is directly linked to a country’s standard of living. It also reflects social and economic factors such as income and caste. Thus a fall in average heights indicates India is regressing on public health as well as economic goals