The Punjab is a large state in northern India (population of 2.7 million as per 2011 census) which enjoys the reputation of being the ‘food basket’ of nation with a medium human development level. It is witnessing a disturbing growth in NCDs related mortality…
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Researchers are better connecting the science of population genetics to population health and complex diseases. Scientists are observing an increase in recessive disorders and complex genetic diseases in Indian populations. Key Point: India consists of a large number of small, generally un-integrated communities. The genetic makeup of different communities is…
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Key Point: See the questions below to ask your patients to better assess the risk factors contributing to CRD and help them with the preventative process to avoid the disease altogether. Chronic Respiratory Disorders (CRDs), including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic bronchitis create a significant health care…
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For the first time ever, a newly published retrospective study has established a significant correlation between patient-reported severe hypoglycemia and increased mortality in patients with diabetes. Key Point: Patients with diabetes who self-report severe episodes of hypoglycemia have a higher risk of mortality. It’s important to question them about hypoglycemic…
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Screening using flexible sigmoidoscopy significantly reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, according to a recently published large prospective randomized study. Overall, colorectal cancer mortality was reduced by 26% in patients assigned to sigmoidoscopy (2.9 vs 3.9 deaths per 10,000 person-years) in the study. A 50% reduction in death…
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Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of death, including death from several specific forms of cancers, according to an analysis from the Cancer Prevention Study-II.
India is the country with the greatest number of diabetes patients in the world, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
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Seven-Year Longitudinal Change in Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases in Rural Kerala, India
Every year an estimated 38 million deaths occur globally due to non-communicable diseases, namely cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
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