Skip to content

Tag: Rural vs urban health

Explore our comprehensive collection of health articles in this category.

Why calorie intake is higher in rural areas?

4 min read
According to studies in various regions, including a report on India, average daily calorie requirements are typically higher in rural areas compared to urban ones, often by several hundred kilocalories. This difference prompts the question, "Why calorie intake is higher in rural areas?" It is driven by a complex combination of physical exertion, traditional dietary norms, and economic realities.