Cancer, diabetes, hypertension largest cause of death
DELHI: Lifestyle-related diseases are now killing more Indians than the infectious ones. India's disease pattern has undergone a major shift over the past decade, says the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The latest WHO data paints a worrying picture. At present, out of every 10 deaths in India, eight are caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes in urban India. In rural India, six out of every 10 deaths is caused by NCDs....

‘Vital for India to act against NCDs'
NEW DELHI: India has done "insufficient" work in trying to cut alcohol consumption - a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), says the World Health Organisation (WHO).

India must ensure that those suffering from NCDs receive medical care, says Nata Menabde, WHO representative to India, adding that "Many NCD patients can't bear the cost of treatment."

In an exclusive interview to TOI, Dr Menabde said: "It is vital that India puts in place a national protection programme against NCDs. That will boost health systems to provide adequate services to those affected by NCDs."