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Chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular conditions, mental health disorders, diabetes, and cancer, have become the leading causes of death and disability in India. Hypertension and diabetes alone account for approximately 68% of all chronic illnesses in the country, underscoring the growing health burden. Other prevalent conditions include arthritis, respiratory diseases, neurological disorders, and cancer. Several risk factors—such as poor nutrition, air pollution, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity—contribute to the prevalence of chronic diseases in India, complicating management and outcomes.
The findings reveal that a significant share of people struggle with high out‑of‑pocket payments, lack of adequate insurance coverage — especially for long-term or advanced treatments — and poor access to specialists or care infrastructure in underserved areas.
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Chronic diseases, including cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory illnesses, account for 75% of global deaths, with disproportionate impact in low- and middle-income countries. …
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