Hyderabad, May 29 -- Telangana has made measurable progress in child nutrition, maternal health and financial protection over the past five years, but the state's latest health data paints a more complicated picture.

Caesarean deliveries now account for nearly two-thirds of all births, more than double the national average, diabetes prevalence has jumped sharply and obesity among adults is rising faster than in most other states.

These are among the key findings from the sixth National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24), released on Friday, May 29. The survey covers a wide range of health, nutrition and demographic indicators for the country and all states and Union Territories (UT).

The NFHS-6 data was collected between 2023 and 2...