Archive · 30 Sep 2025
NCDs Cause Majority of Deaths in 30-70 Year Olds
Imagine many people between 30 and 70 years old are passing away because of diseases that aren't contagious, like heart problems or diabetes.
The government wants to help.
They're working to improve health care, especially for people who may not have a lot of money.
Doctors will get better training, and they will track patients' health more carefully.
New clinics will open in hospitals.
The goal is to prevent these diseases and help people live longer, healthier lives.
District Collector Sumit Kumar spoke about addressing Non-Communicable Diseases.
The Central and State governments are working to improve public health.
NCDs significantly impact illness, deaths, and economic burden.
52% of deaths in the 30-70 age group are due to NCDs.
Measures include better training and dedicated clinics.
- Who
- District Collector Sumit Kumar
- What
- Discussed measures to address Non-Communicable Diseases
- When
- At a review meeting on Monday
- Where
- Chittoor
- Why
- To address public health concerns related to NCDs
- Key Issue
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Age Group with High Deaths
- 30 to 70 year olds
- Percentage of Deaths (30-70 yr olds)
- 52%
- NCDs Include
- Heart ailments, chest pain, diabetes, tuberculosis
- Entities Involved
- Central and State governments, ICMR
- Focus
- Safeguarding public health