Another significant challenge that Starbucks could face was the increasing rate of obesity
and obesity related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases in India.
In 2005, 25 million Indians suffered from diabetes, which according to estimates by WHO96
would increase to 57 million by 2025.97 Starbucks was said to have been on the target of many
consumer health groups worldwide who planned to campaign against the high-calorie and highfat
products that Starbucks sold and which could lead to increased obesity risk, heart diseases,