The economic burden of non-communicable diseases is estimated to reach nearly US$ 300 billion by 2030, according to the WHO's Global Status Report.
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 17 million premature deaths every year, 86 per cent of these occur in low- and middle-income countries, as per the WHO.
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Childhood diabetes rates have increased 3-fold over the last few decades. 10 per cent of India's children as young as 5 years of age are pre-diabetic.
Did you know? Communicable diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis claimed many lives, reveals study. Death rates from these communicable diseases as well as vaccine-preventable diseases In India were more, compared to China.
In its first report on Monday on health of refugees and migrants, WHO stated that they may be susceptible to non-communicable and communicable, as well as chronic diseases due to poverty or change of lifestyle to less physical activity and healthy food.
Lack of physical activity, poor, unbalanced diets, abuse of tobacco and alcohol and environmental factors are among the factors leading to the development of NCDs," M. Venkaiah Naidu
'Nearly 61 per cent of deaths in India are now attributed to non-communicable diseases.'
CMNND deaths in Indian have been reduced from 53.6% in 1990 to 27.5% in 2016
The contribution of Non-Communicable Diseases to death and disability in India continues to grow at an alarming rate.
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Amongst both girls and boys in the age group of 10 14 years, death due to self-harm showed the greatest increase of 105% and 87%, respectively.
Yoga can contribute to resilience against non-communicable diseases and can be used for preventing and controlling many other lifestyle diseases, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Wednesday.
The four main NCDs cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers--are caused primarily by exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and too little exercise.
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The economic burden of non-communicable diseases is estimated to reach nearly US$ 300 billion by 2030, according to the WHO's Global Status Report.
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) cause 17 million premature deaths every year, 86 per cent of these occur in low- and middle-income countries, as per the WHO.
Genomics and its adoption in clinical practice has seen a resurgence over the past few years. To enhance read on to know this emerging medical discipline.
Childhood diabetes rates have increased 3-fold over the last few decades. 10 per cent of India's children as young as 5 years of age are pre-diabetic.
Did you know? Communicable diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis claimed many lives, reveals study. Death rates from these communicable diseases as well as vaccine-preventable diseases In India were more, compared to China.
In its first report on Monday on health of refugees and migrants, WHO stated that they may be susceptible to non-communicable and communicable, as well as chronic diseases due to poverty or change of lifestyle to less physical activity and healthy food.
Lack of physical activity, poor, unbalanced diets, abuse of tobacco and alcohol and environmental factors are among the factors leading to the development of NCDs," M. Venkaiah Naidu
'Nearly 61 per cent of deaths in India are now attributed to non-communicable diseases.'
CMNND deaths in Indian have been reduced from 53.6% in 1990 to 27.5% in 2016
The contribution of Non-Communicable Diseases to death and disability in India continues to grow at an alarming rate.
Viral fever is a common form of illness. Find out more about it.
Amongst both girls and boys in the age group of 10 14 years, death due to self-harm showed the greatest increase of 105% and 87%, respectively.
Yoga can contribute to resilience against non-communicable diseases and can be used for preventing and controlling many other lifestyle diseases, Health Minister J.P. Nadda said on Wednesday.
The four main NCDs cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and cancers--are caused primarily by exposure to tobacco, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet, and too little exercise.
When fatigue means much more than tiredness
Practising yoga will reduce risk of non-communicable diseases: WHO
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