Diabetes – An Endemic for India
Diabetes – An Endemic for India India is currently facing a growing public health crisis as metabolic and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) become increasingly endemic across the country. According to the 2023 report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the rise in diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and related conditions poses a significant challenge for both individuals and healthcare systems. The report, based on the extensive ICMR-INDIAB study, sheds light on the alarming statistics: 101 million people in India now live with diabetes, while an additional 136 million are prediabetic. Rising Tide of NCDs in India The burden of NCDs goes beyond diabetes. The ICMR study also found that: 315 million people suffer from hypertension 254 million individuals have generalized obesity 351 million report abdominal obesity 213 million have hypercholesterolemia, with 185 million displaying elevated levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. These conditions are wid