The survey suggested that the prevalence of having a NCD among the population is 116 per 1000 population in India. It identified hypertension, digestive disease, and diabetes as the top three NCDs, followed by respiratory diseases, brain/neurological disorders, heart diseases, kidney disorders, and cancer in the order of prevalence. (Representational image)A new report of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India – the oldest and apex chamber of commerce and industry – has observed that India’s non-communicable disease (NCD) burden is growing at an alarming rate, with the average age for onset falling sharply. The survey suggested that the prevalence of having a NCD among the population is 116 per 1000 population in India. On a collective basis, the report identified air pollution as the most prevalent risk factor among the surveyed population.

Source: Indian Express July 22, 2021 16:30 UTC