The Hindu·3 min read·medium
More than half of Odisha’s PVTG adult women anaemic, says a study by Utkal University
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Satyasundar Barik
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A study by Utkal University reveals that over half of adult women and a significant portion of men in Odisha's vulnerable tribal groups suffer from anaemia. The findings highlight urgent health inequities and the need for targeted nutritional interventions.
A sizeable section of Odisha’s particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) suffers from anaemia, affecting 37% of adult men and over 53% of adult women, while indicators such as blood pressure and random sugar levels point to an early onset of metabolic risks, according to a Utkal University study released on Monday (July 20, 2026).
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