India to screen 7 crore for diabetes and hypertension

The Public Information Bureau recently issued a release recording Cabinet approval for a national programme to prevent and control cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular risk, and stroke.  "The programme will be implemented in 20,000 Sub-Centres and 700 Community Health Centres (CHCs) in 100 Districts across 15 States/Union Territories by promoting healthy lifestyle through massive health education and …

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India’s looming healthcare tab from lifestyle diseases

A survey by drug maker sanofi-aventis on diabetes and hypertension prevalance in outpatient settings in ten different states in India revealed some preliminary results based on findings from two states - Delhi and Maharashtra. The study "highlights a high percentage of diabetes and hypertension patients who are suffering from associated co-morbidities such as kidney disease, …