Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Pune Faces Rising High BP and Diabetes Cases
In Pune, India, many people are getting sick with high blood pressure and diabetes.
Over 61,000 people were found to have high blood pressure, and 39,000 were diagnosed with diabetes in just eight months.
Doctors say this is because people are living less healthy lives and are more stressed.
The city's health department is working hard to check and treat these diseases.
They are setting up health camps and giving medicines to those who need them.
To stay healthy, people are advised to eat less salt, avoid smoking and drinking, eat a balanced diet, keep their weight in check, and get regular check-ups.
If you feel very sick with headaches, chest pain, or trouble breathing, you should see a doctor right away.
Over 61,000 people in Pune diagnosed with high blood pressure in eight months.
39,000 people in Pune diagnosed with diabetes in the same period.
Health department conducts monthly health camps to diagnose and treat non-communicable diseases.
Statewide, over 28 lakh people have been treated for diabetes.
Experts advise lifestyle changes, including balanced diet and regular check-ups, to prevent these diseases.
- Who
- Residents of Pune and Maharashtra
- What
- Increase in high blood pressure and diabetes cases
- When
- Between April 1 and December 4, 2023
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to changing lifestyles and increasing stress
- Total Examinations
- 722,327
- High BP Cases
- 61,732
- Diabetes Cases
- 39,970
- Examination Period
- April 1 - December 4
- Health Camps Target
- 70 per month
- Statewide Diabetes Testing
- 15,079,852
- Statewide Diabetes Cases
- 2,855,709