Disease Burden & Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are India's leading health challenge, causing over 60% of deaths and a growing share of Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) due to factors like urbanization, lifestyle changes, and an ageing population, with cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory, and diabetes being major contributors. This trend signifies a major epidemiological shift, placing a significant economic and health burden on the nation.

Key Beneficiaries

  • Adult and elderly population
  • Urban and semi-urban populations
  • Economically productive working-age groups
  • Populations with lifestyle and metabolic risk factors

Major Dimensions of Disease Burden in India

  • NCDs account for a dominant proportion of mortality and an increasing share of morbidity in ....
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