Citing the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21), he said 24% of women and 23% of men in India are overweight or obese. More than 1 crore people have hypertension, and about 64 lakh are diabetic and receiving treatment, according to data from January to June this year.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform the early diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders in India, AIIMS-Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas said on Wednesday.
A new study has revealed that dementia reduced life expectancy by about two years for people with a diagnosis at age 85, 3-4 years with a diagnosis at age 80, and up to 13 years with a diagnosis at age 65.
Establishing this center, he said, is a step towards the elevation of healthcare facilities in the state, providing precise and dedicated medical services to those affected by blood-related disorders, especially within vulnerable groups.
Late diagnosis of cancer, which means too late for treatment, is the biggest concern for about 70 per cent of people, according to a public poll in the UK.
In a significant finding, UK researchers have developed a new test that can predict dementia -- affecting over 55 million people worldwide -- nine years before a diagnosis.
As per studies, the device can identify gases and liquids dissolved at low concentrations with a high degree of accuracy.
"In case a person does not have any of the health card, identification of the person/issuance of new card will be facilitated in the hospital itself. Similar arrangements should also have to be made for all PPP diagnostic centres," the advisory said.
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