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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Krishna Prasad
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
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Lack Of Sleep Could Lead To "Silent Epidemic", Say Experts
- Thursday April 18, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
According to several studies, inadequate sleep has been associated with weight gain, increased appetite, and poor blood sugar regulation.
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In Africa, Lack Of Coronavirus Data Raises Fears Of "Silent Epidemic"
- Wednesday July 8, 2020
- World News | Reuters
When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of national prayer to seek God's protection from the scourge. Barely a month later, he claimed victory over the disease and invited tourists to return to his East African nation.
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Zuckerberg's Sister's Harassment Sheds Harsh Light On US Airlines' 'Silent Epidemic'
- Friday December 1, 2017
- World News | Jeff Green,Michael Sasso, Bloomberg
Mark Zuckerberg's sister isn't the first to complain about sexual misconduct on jetliners -- a problem a prominent flight attendants' union called a "silent epidemic" that airlines have failed to solve. Zuckerberg's description of the incident on a trip from Los Angeles to Mazatlan, Mexico, drew widespread media attention.
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Hepatitis C: The silent epidemic
- Saturday October 26, 2013
- India News | Sutapa Deb
About 150 million people worldwide live with Hepatitis C virus infection, with the disease killing nearly 3.5 lakh people each year. In India nearly 12 million are estimated to be infected by Hepatitis C. Most infections remain unknown, undiagnosed and untreated.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
- Sunday April 19, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Krishna Prasad
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Lack Of Sleep Could Lead To "Silent Epidemic", Say Experts
- Thursday April 18, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
According to several studies, inadequate sleep has been associated with weight gain, increased appetite, and poor blood sugar regulation.
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www.ndtv.com
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In Africa, Lack Of Coronavirus Data Raises Fears Of "Silent Epidemic"
- Wednesday July 8, 2020
- World News | Reuters
When the new coronavirus hit Tanzania in mid-April, President John Magufuli called for three days of national prayer to seek God's protection from the scourge. Barely a month later, he claimed victory over the disease and invited tourists to return to his East African nation.
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www.ndtv.com
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Zuckerberg's Sister's Harassment Sheds Harsh Light On US Airlines' 'Silent Epidemic'
- Friday December 1, 2017
- World News | Jeff Green,Michael Sasso, Bloomberg
Mark Zuckerberg's sister isn't the first to complain about sexual misconduct on jetliners -- a problem a prominent flight attendants' union called a "silent epidemic" that airlines have failed to solve. Zuckerberg's description of the incident on a trip from Los Angeles to Mazatlan, Mexico, drew widespread media attention.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hepatitis C: The silent epidemic
- Saturday October 26, 2013
- India News | Sutapa Deb
About 150 million people worldwide live with Hepatitis C virus infection, with the disease killing nearly 3.5 lakh people each year. In India nearly 12 million are estimated to be infected by Hepatitis C. Most infections remain unknown, undiagnosed and untreated.
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www.ndtv.com