Deaths due to cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are increasing in the country. Know the reasons and preventive measures

According to the Registrar General of India's report on leading causes of deaths in India, heart disease has now become the leading cause, accounting for 31% of total deaths. NCDs such as respiratory infections, cancer and diabetes are increasing rapidly. Suicide is a major cause among youth...

The map of diseases in India is changing rapidly. According to a new report, now non-communicable diseases pose a greater threat than infectious diseases. Especially heart disease, which has now become the biggest cause of death in the country. At the same time, the increasing incidents of suicide among the youth have also become a matter of serious concern. The country's health policies now need to be given a new direction.

Heart disease is the biggest cause of death

According to the report, the share of deaths due to heart disease is 3.1%, which is the highest till date. After this, respiratory infection (9.3%), cancer (6.4%), chronic respiratory disease (5.7%), digestive system diseases (5.3%), unexplained fever (4.9%), unknown accidents (3.7%), diabetes (3.5%) and kidney and urinary diseases (3%) are the major causes. It is clear from these figures that now the graph of deaths in India is not only focused on communicable diseases. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), i.e. non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke, have become the major cause of deaths.

Status of deaths by age

The report states that heart disease is the biggest cause of death among people above 30 years of age, which is directly related to a bad lifestyle. At the same time, suicide has become the leading cause of death among youth between the ages of 15 and 29. This clearly shows that while on the one hand the elderly are suffering from physical diseases, on the other hand the youth is struggling with mental stress and social pressure.

Why are Non-Communicable Diseases increasing?

Improper eating habits: Oily food, junk food and excess intake of salt and sugar are becoming major causes of heart disease and diabetes.

Lack of physical activity: Due to the urban lifestyle, people remain sitting throughout the day, which prevents them from developing the habit of exercise.

Mental stress: Fast paced life, job pressure and unstable social environment are having a serious impact on mental health.

Smoking, alcohol and pollution: All these factors together are promoting heart and lung diseases.

Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital, explains, "Today's lifestyle has become extremely unhealthy. People are living under stress, which is leading to an increase in cases of heart disease and suicide."

Preventive measures

- Get regular health checkups, especially early screening for diseases like heart, diabetes and cancer.

- Take a balanced diet and include daily exercise and yoga in your routine.

- Take care of your mental health; seek help from counselling or helpline if needed.

- Stay away from habits like smoking and alcohol.

- Pay attention to hygiene; keep the house and surroundings clean.

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