Chennai, July 8, 2025: A new survey conducted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) reveals a strong openness among Chennai residents toward using plant-based nutrition as a strategy for weight loss. Among adults surveyed in four Indian cities – Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru – Chennai recorded the highest preference for dietary approaches over injectable weight-loss drugs, with 87% of respondents indicating they would choose a plant-based method if it were supported by scientific evidence.
These survey responses closely align with findings from peer-reviewed studies, which have linked plant-based diets to lower body mass index and reduced risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease – of which Chennai population has a high predisposition. The survey findings are notable given that 86% of Chennai residents surveyed currently consume…