DiabetesDownload Introduction Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent elevation of blood glucose levels due to defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps glucose enter body cells to be used for energy. When insulin is deficient or ineffective, glucose accumulates … Continue reading Diabetes Management: Early Detection and Prevention Strategies
Category: Non-Communicable diseases
Epidemiology of Hypertension: A Comprehensive Public Health Perspective
Updated HTNDownload Introduction Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is one of the most significant non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. It is a chronic medical condition characterized by persistently elevated pressure in the arterial system. According to standard clinical definitions, hypertension is diagnosed when systolic blood pressure (SBP) is ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure … Continue reading Epidemiology of Hypertension: A Comprehensive Public Health Perspective
CM 8.3 National Program for prevention and control of Non-Communicable diseases
NPNCDSDownload The National Program for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD): A Comprehensive Approach Introduction The global health landscape is experiencing a significant transition, with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) emerging as a major concern. India, in particular, faces a rising burden of NCDs, which account for approximately 60% of all deaths in the country. These diseases not only result … Continue reading CM 8.3 National Program for prevention and control of Non-Communicable diseases