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Over 32 cr people have been screened for oral, breast, cervical cancer at Ayushman Arogya MandirsThe Indian government reveals that over 1,63,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs nationwide have screened millions for oral, breast, and cervical c...15 Dec, 2023, 05.57 PM IST- Studies underway on cases of sudden cardiac arrest among youngsters after Covid, says governmentSudden deaths have been reported in some young people after COVID-19 but sufficient evidence is not available to confirm the cause, Union H...21 Jul, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
- Non-communicable diseases responsible for maximum out-of-pocket expenditure on health: GovernmentWith the inclusions, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) has...17 May, 2023, 10.48 PM IST
- WHO report: 74% of Global Deaths are due to non-communicable diseasesThe WHO released a report titled "Invisible Numbers", stating that 74 percent of deaths worldwide are due to NCDs or Non-Communicable Disea...21 Sep, 2022, 11.49 PM IST
- South Asian nations keen to replicate India's NCD screening programmeIntroduced in 2017 by the Union health ministry, the NCD screening programme has so far enrolled 80 million persons across 29 states and Un...09 Mar, 2021, 04.30 PM IST
- View: India can take a leadership role in treating NCDsPrimary care for NCDs is now being provided in 120,000 newly established health and wellness centres. Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Ja...13 Nov, 2020, 11.42 PM IST
- Niti suggests PPP model infra for treatment of non-communicable diseases at district hospitalsAs per the guidelines, the private partner will invest in upgrading, building and deploying human resources.17 Oct, 2018, 04.27 PM IST
- 8% men in 15-49 yrs age group have high blood sugar levelsThe government has launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke.21 Mar, 2017, 04.42 PM IST
- India needs to invest more in public healthcare: WHOAccording to Bekedam, though India has made enormous progress in the healthcare sector in recent past, still "60 million people are in pove...11 Dec, 2016, 12.24 PM IST
- Tax on sugary drinks & junk food in India soon, to curb obesity, diabetesThe tax could also be implemented in countries like Sri Lanka & Bangladesh, where the growing consumption of such products is fuelling obes...06 Sep, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
- Should you invest in high yield NCDs?While NCDs have an advantage over corporate FDs, investors should tread with caution.18 Jul, 2016, 02.09 PM IST
- 25% of Indians may die of lifestyle diseases before they are 70: StudyWith increasing prevalence of life-style diseases, one out of four Indians is at risk of dying from non-communicable diseases before the ag...13 Aug, 2015, 11.05 AM IST
- 60% deaths in India last year due to non-communicable diseasesWHO regional director for South-East Asia region Poonam Khetrapal Singh said that most of the premature NCD deaths are preventable.20 Jan, 2015, 03.49 AM IST
- Probability of death by non-communicable diseases has gone up in India: World Health OrganisationThe latest report on NCDs conducted by the WHO states that the four main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic re...19 Jan, 2015, 07.17 PM IST
- UN task force to help India address NCDsThe Union Health Ministry is hosting the joint mission of the UNIATF on Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) which is...09 Dec, 2014, 10.33 PM IST
- Cancer, diabetes, hypertension largest cause of deathOut of every 10 deaths in India, eight are caused by NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabet...24 Aug, 2011, 12.07 PM IST
- Global threat: 60% of deaths caused by chronic diseasesThree out of every five deaths in 2008 were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, stroke, diabetes and cardiovascular dis...28 Apr, 2011, 11.47 AM IST
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