Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Chronic Diseases Rising in India, Impacting Women Disproportionately
India is facing a growing health problem.
More people are dying from long-term illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
A study found that these diseases are on the rise, and women are being affected the most.
Factors like lifestyle, access to healthcare, and pollution contribute to this trend.
Experts suggest focusing on prevention, healthy habits, and making healthcare more accessible to fight against these diseases.
It is crucial to address urban health problems, promote screening programs, and improve healthcare access to vulnerable groups.
The Lancet study reveals a rise in chronic disease-related deaths in India.
NCDs accounted for 60% of deaths in India in 2019, up from 37% in 1990.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death, with approximately 30% of all deaths in 2019.
Women are disproportionately affected by the increase in chronic disease mortality.
The study highlights the need for public health awareness and accessible healthcare.
- Who
- Researchers, Public Health Officials, Indian Citizens
- What
- Rise in chronic disease-related deaths in India, especially among women.
- When
- Study analyzed data from 1990-2019.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To understand the impact of chronic diseases and emphasize the need for action.
- Increase in Chronic Disease Deaths (1990-2019)
- 59%
- NCDs as % of Deaths in India (2019)
- 60%
- Increase in CVD Deaths (1990-2019)
- Approx. 30%
- Increase in Women's Chronic Disease Deaths (1990-2019)
- 68%
