Anaemia is a common problem in India. It is a risk in its own right and causes a number of deaths, yet it has further implications for heart function. Iron-deficiency anaemia places an increased strain on the heart, placing a great deal of stress on the organ and resulting in reduced cardiac function. Heart disease …
West Nile virus counts itself among the lesser known mosquito-borne diseases in India. Its impact is far lesser than that of dengue fever or malaria. However, a recent death associated with the disease has brought it to the attention of health authorities. Greater levels of scrutiny have now revealed that the disease may be more …
Huntington’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that is fatal in all cases. The disease begins with minor symptoms but progresses into a disabling condition that typically ends a person’s life within twenty years of their diagnosis. Knowledge of the disease in India is severely lacking, translating not only to public awareness but also including …
Raised blood pressure — or hypertension — is considered the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality in India. The condition places an individual at a heightened risk for a number of conditions, predominantly cardiac disease — India’s most common cause of death. Despite being one of the conditions of greatest concern in India, many …
Hepatitis is a viral disease that can cause long-lasting damage to the liver. Though the disease is typically spread through blood-to-blood contact, it can be contracted — albeit relatively rarely — through unprotected sex. In India, hepatitis is a concerning disease due to the fact that it is rarely diagnosed. This allows for long-term damage …
Mumps is an acute viral infection that predominantly affects young children. The disease can lead to severe complications including deafness, orchitis, oophoritis, pancreatitis and meningoencephalitis. The disease is entirely vaccine preventable, though the vaccine is currently not part of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). Consequently the vaccine is available for private purchase, but its provision …
Dry eye disease may sound trivial. However, the condition may be more concerning than people may think. All but unheard of, dry eye disease – in its most severe forms – can lead to blindness. Concerningly for India, dry eye disease could affect fifty percent of city dwellers in the country by 2030. This would …
While leprosy was declared eliminated in India in 2005, such a large population allows for the definition of one case per 10,000 population to still maintain a substantial number of individuals who still suffer from the disease. Current reports may even indicate the disease is showing a resurgence. However, this has been disputed by the …
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which involves an immune reaction to the gluten protein, commonly found in wheat, barley and rye products. This immune reaction results in inflammation of the small intestine, which can result in digestive issues and problems such as diarrhoea and anaemia. Awareness of the disease in India is at critically …
Swine flu is a relatively recent phenomenon. The first known outbreak originated in Mexico in April 2009. The disease’s official name is H1N1. However, it is more commonly known as “swine flu” owing to the fact that this strain of the flu is similar to one that affects pigs. The disease spread rapidly from the …
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