India Sees Rising Death Risk From Chronic Diseases While Other Countries Report Decline, Finds Lancet Study

India Sees Rising Death Risk From Chronic Diseases While Other Countries Report Decline, Finds Lancet Study

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Updated Sep 16, 2025 | 11:53 AM IST

SummaryA new Lancet study shows India as an outlier in global health trends, with rising deaths from chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, while most countries report declines. Alarmingly, Indian women face a sharper increase in risk, raising concerns about health equity, long-term care access, and meeting global disease reduction goals.

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