Diseases, infectious diseases and viral diseases keep spreading in India, one disease at a time spreads in the society and makes people sick. Heart related and cancer related diseases are especially high in India.
The number of heart related and cancer patients is high in India. India's healthcare system is also responsible for the increase in diseases and illnesses in India. But it should be known that the number of deaths in India is increasing due to these four reasons.
In India, four non-communicable diseases – cancer, heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease – account for about 80 percent of deaths, along with tuberculosis, an infectious disease, which accounts for more than a quarter of the global burden.
cancer
The burden of cancer is increasing in India, with approximately 14 lakh cases reported in 2023. Cancer is caused by genetic mutations that cause abnormal cell division. These mutations can sometimes be genetic or caused by environmental factors such as air pollution, UV light, radiation, smoking, alcohol, bacteria, parasites and viruses.
Treatments depend on the type and stage of cancer and include surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted drug therapy as treatment options. Regular exercise, abstinence from alcohol and smoking are ways to avoid this disease.
cardiovascular disease
In India, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for the majority of deaths and disabilities. Heart attack cases to increase by 12.5% among Indians in 2022 alone. Gender, age, ethnicity and family history are some of the major risk factors. Lifestyle strategies, medications, and surgery and/or other invasive procedures are some of the main treatments for heart disease.
Women experience different symptoms than men for heart disease, so contacting a doctor as soon as possible can help with prompt diagnosis.
diabetes
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, the prevalence of diabetes in the country is approximately 10.1 crore. The most prevalent type of diabetes in India is Type 2. About 77 million people over the age of 18 suffer from type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that about 25 million people are suffering from pre-diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body becomes resistant to insulin, causing blood sugar to rise. This may be due to lifestyle factors, obesity, genetics, or a combination of the three. To prevent this, it is necessary to reduce carbohydrates, saturated and trans fats and do regular exercise.
tuberculosis
About 2.8 million cases of tuberculosis are reported every year in India. More than 63,000 cases were identified in the country last year. BCG and many other medicines are used to treat this disease.