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Largest epidemiological study on Diabetes and NCDs in India by MDRF & ICMR
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Largest epidemiological study on Diabetes and NCDs in India by MDRF & ICMR

Largest epidemiological study on Diabetes and NCDs in India by MDRF & ICMR First comprehensive study covering all the states of India, reveals enormous NCD burden. Urban regions have higher rates of almost all metabolic NCDs compared to rural areas.  Wide differences in prevalence of NCDs between states. In more developed states, diabetes prevalence seems to be plateauing off, while in less developed ones, further steep rise in prevalence likely. National, June 8th, 2023:  A ground-breaking research paper of a comprehensive epidemiological study funded by ICMR has been published in the globally acclaimed medical journal, The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology. Funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Govt. of India,...