50,000 diabetes patients identified in Himachal Pradesh – Times of India
SHIMLA: In Himachal Pradesh about 50,000 diabetic sufferers have been recognized beneath Mukhyamantri Nirog Yojna for Adjust to up throughout the state for annual screening of the inhabitants above 18 years of age. A Indian Council of Medical Evaluation research has revealed that the prevalence of diabetes in Himachal Pradesh is 11.5%, which is greater than the nationwide common of 9.8%. Inside the state prevalence of weight problems is on The greater facet with 39% prevalence in the direction o…….
SHIMLA: In Himachal Pradesh about 50,000 diabetic sufferers have been recognized beneath Mukhyamantri Nirog Yojna for Adjust to up throughout the state for annual screening of the inhabitants above 18 years of age. A Indian Council of Medical Evaluation research has revealed that the prevalence of diabetes in Himachal Pradesh is 11.5%, which is greater than the nationwide common of 9.8%.
Inside the state prevalence of weight problems is on The greater facet with 39% prevalence in the direction of the nationwide common Of two7%. The state has additionally reported 6% coronary heart ailment amongst diabetic sufferers in the direction of the nationwide common Of two.2%.
Well being specialists have said prevalence of diabetes and weight problems had elevated in each rural And concrete areas. He said the rise in prevalence of diabetes, particularly amongst women, was a matter of concern. The official said beneath this scheme, hazard evaluation of almost 24 lakh people (56%) had been carried out.
