A new state-by-state health analysis in India finds that over the last two decades heart- and lung-related conditions, as well as other non-communicable diseases (NCDs), have surpassed infectious diseases such as diarrhoea and tuberculosis as the nation’s leading killers. The fastest-growing causes of disease burden over the last 26 years were diabetes (rate increased by 80%) and ischemic heart disease (up 34%). Major non-communicable diseases increased throughout India, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, mental health and neurological disorders, cancers, musculoskeletal disorders, and chronic kidney disease. In the present times, hospitalization and pharmaceutical expenses are also gradually moving beyond the reach of the common man.

Health care is a vast subject and the biggest challenge of the 21st century. Covid-19 has significantly added a burden to the list of major chronic diseases. Illiteracy, Ignorance and stress are the cause of most illnesses. A considerable percentage of disabled children languish in pathetic conditions and a large number of sick men/women with a major lack of attention. In most cases, the reason is the lack of finance and moral support. Urbanization and ageing have led to increasing poor health conditions related to non-communicable diseases in all states.

Hospitalization and pharmaceutical expenses are beyond the reach of 80% of the middle-class population despite various government insurance schemes, thus pushing the common man towards the BPL category, and 60% of middle-class families are borrowing money from outside sources/loans and pushing them into perpetual in-debt situations. Children and grown-up girls suffer all along, endlessly, through diseases, desperation, lack of awareness, basic needs and financial support.