Non-communicable Diseases

ICMR and National Institute of Nutrition have released a set of 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address rising risk of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.

World Heart Day: Cardiovascular diseases can have subtle symptoms that often go unnoticed until they progress and become severe

Accordidng to WHO, in India, about 77 million people above the age of 18 years are suffering from diabetes (type 2) and nearly 25 million are prediabetics (at a higher risk of developing diabetes in near future).

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension have become the leading cause of death and suffering, contributing to 65 per cent of deaths in India over the past three decades, Apollo Hospital Group's annual report said.

While communicable diseases contributed to the majority of total neurological disorders burden in children younger than 5 years, non-communicable neurological disorders were the biggest contributor in all other age groups, says ICMR.

India is at the forefront of initiatives that seek to prevent non-communicable diseases and further wellness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

Kerala has won a United Nations award on Thursday for its "outstanding contribution" towards the non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals.

Coronavirus precautions: People with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, (history of) heart attack, stroke, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more susceptible to COVID-19. The same stands true for people with non-communicable diseases as well.

Diabetes: A survey finds that diabetes risk in children is on a rise. Just like adults diabetes can affect children as well. Here are the symptoms of type-1 and type-2 diabetes in children and risk of other non-communicable diseases found in children. Also know the symptoms of diabetes in children.

The Vice President said it's all the more necessary in the wake of changing lifestyles and growing incidence of non-communicable diseases in the country.

In order to lead a healthy life, it is essential to follow a balanced diet. Balanced diet is associated with good health, prevention of diseases and recovery from illnesses. A healthy and balanced diet protects against malnutrition in all its forms and against all non-communicable diseases too.

A diet enriched with high-fibre foods such as whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits may increase longevity of your life, by keeping risk of non-communicable diseases at bay, said the study published in the journal The Lancet.

Increasing fibre intake is associated with lower bodyweight and cholesterol, compared with lower intake or synthetic and extracted fibre. Here is how a fibrous diet can help you live longer and prevent non-communicable diseases.

The NITI Aayog on Wednesday laid down norms for a public-private partnership model with a view to setting up additional infrastructure for the treatment of non-communicable diseases at district hospitals at predetermined rates.

Narendra Modi is the first prime minister of India, which is engulfed in a "swirling epidemic of non-communicable diseases", to have prioritised universal health coverage as part of his political platform under the 'Ayushman Bharat' programme, a noted UK-based medical journal has said.

ICMR and National Institute of Nutrition have released a set of 17 dietary guidelines to prevent nutrient deficiencies, as well as address rising risk of non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.

World Heart Day: Cardiovascular diseases can have subtle symptoms that often go unnoticed until they progress and become severe

Accordidng to WHO, in India, about 77 million people above the age of 18 years are suffering from diabetes (type 2) and nearly 25 million are prediabetics (at a higher risk of developing diabetes in near future).

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension have become the leading cause of death and suffering, contributing to 65 per cent of deaths in India over the past three decades, Apollo Hospital Group's annual report said.

While communicable diseases contributed to the majority of total neurological disorders burden in children younger than 5 years, non-communicable neurological disorders were the biggest contributor in all other age groups, says ICMR.

India is at the forefront of initiatives that seek to prevent non-communicable diseases and further wellness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

Kerala has won a United Nations award on Thursday for its "outstanding contribution" towards the non-communicable diseases-related sustainable development goals.

Coronavirus precautions: People with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, (history of) heart attack, stroke, chronic respiratory disease and cancer are more susceptible to COVID-19. The same stands true for people with non-communicable diseases as well.

Diabetes: A survey finds that diabetes risk in children is on a rise. Just like adults diabetes can affect children as well. Here are the symptoms of type-1 and type-2 diabetes in children and risk of other non-communicable diseases found in children. Also know the symptoms of diabetes in children.

The Vice President said it's all the more necessary in the wake of changing lifestyles and growing incidence of non-communicable diseases in the country.

In order to lead a healthy life, it is essential to follow a balanced diet. Balanced diet is associated with good health, prevention of diseases and recovery from illnesses. A healthy and balanced diet protects against malnutrition in all its forms and against all non-communicable diseases too.

A diet enriched with high-fibre foods such as whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits may increase longevity of your life, by keeping risk of non-communicable diseases at bay, said the study published in the journal The Lancet.

Increasing fibre intake is associated with lower bodyweight and cholesterol, compared with lower intake or synthetic and extracted fibre. Here is how a fibrous diet can help you live longer and prevent non-communicable diseases.

The NITI Aayog on Wednesday laid down norms for a public-private partnership model with a view to setting up additional infrastructure for the treatment of non-communicable diseases at district hospitals at predetermined rates.

Narendra Modi is the first prime minister of India, which is engulfed in a "swirling epidemic of non-communicable diseases", to have prioritised universal health coverage as part of his political platform under the 'Ayushman Bharat' programme, a noted UK-based medical journal has said.