India sees a rise in NCDs, notably cancer cases. Apollo Hospitals report emphasizes urgent interventions for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and highlights the importance of preventive healthcare measures and early screenings to combat health challenges.
On average, at least one in three Indians today were pre-diabetic, two in three were pre-hypertensive and one in 10 were depressed, the 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals flagship Health of Nation Report on World Health Day 2024, said.