Study: 46.2% Indians report poor quality of life

WHY IN NEWS?

A study conducted by Danone India, a French packaged foods and beverages company, along with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has gauged the standard of psychological and physical, social relationships, and environment among more than 2,700 adults in India. It came up with the report that 46.2% Indians report a poor quality of life.

Finding of the report

• This report has revealed that nearly one out of every two Indian adults have reported a poor quality of life. That is 46.2% Indians.
• The city of Kolkata has recorded the highest percentage of adults (65%) with a poor Quality of Life score.
• Kolkata was followed by Chennai (49.8%), Delhi (48.5%), Patna (46.2%), Hyderabad (44.4%), Lucknow (40%) and Indore (39.2%).
• The city of Mumbai had the highest percentage of adults (68%) who recorded having a good quality of life
• Women scored less than for men in the aspect of physical health due to a lower level of physical activity among women.
• The survey also showed how the scores vary based on one’s age, gender, work and socio-economic status.