As April 2nd marks World Autism Awareness Day, there is a prime opportunity to talk about autism in India – a health issue that is too often overlooked. An estimated three million people live with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) on the Indian subcontinent according to a 2018 paper. That report notes that “there has been …
A spike in reports of Indians being affected by mental health conditions has been reported amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a survey conducted by the Indian Psychiatry Society. In the week since a 21-day lockdown was declared by the Union Government, the number of people reporting mental health issues has increased by fifteen to …
A mental health helpline is being launched to support Indians during the COVID-19 lockdown. Indians can avail a consultation by the helpline, which is reachable toll-free on 08046110007. Launched by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), based in Karnataka state capital Bengaluru, the mental health helpline will serve to address “mental and …
Risk factors for heart disease are abundant in modern India. Could simple, everyday activities such as bathing and getting enough sleep reduce the risk? Heart disease accounted for 28.1 percent of all deaths in India in 2016, making the condition the country’s leading killer. Lifestyle changes have allowed a surge in rates of the condition, …
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Heart disease is India’s leading cause of death. As such, any assistance in detecting such conditions could potentially lead to improved treatment outcomes that could, in turn, lead to significant reductions in mortality. A new European Union (EU)-funded €5 million/US$5.4 million H2020 project — led by scientists at research institute imed, alongside Ghent University and …
More than 30,000 people are born with Down syndrome in India every year – many of whom must grapple with social stigma and discrimination. Today marks World Down syndrome Day, an opportunity to address this prejudice head-on. As previously reported by Health Issues India, “individuals with Down syndrome often face discrimination in India, with common …
Could public health in India be better served by genome testing tailored specifically to the Indian population? The answer could be yes. “Diagnostic techniques have been built and developed for the developed markets so obviously, the cost structure is accordingly,” argued Nikhil Jakatdar, chief executive officer (CEO) of GenePath Diagnostics in an interview with the …
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Cancer is among the leading threats to public health the world over – India being no exception. In Maharashtra, the country’s second-most populous state, the disease incurred a significant toll last year in terms of mortality, with the state health minister confirming that Maharashtra recorded almost 6,000 cancer deaths last year. Rajesh Tope, who serves …
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Of the world’s thirty most-polluted cities, 21 are in India. This is according to data compiled in IQAir AirVisual’s 2019 World Air Quality Report, which found that six Indian cities take spots among the top ten for air pollution. This is hardly unsurprising, nor is it without precedent. Recent years have seen India home to …
Celiac disease is far more common in northern India compared to the south or north-eastern areas, according to doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which involves an immune reaction to the gluten protein, commonly found in wheat, barley and rye products. This …
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