Tag «epidemic»

Stroke: The New Health Epidemic That is Going Unseen

Stroke cases have increased 20-fold over the last 25-30 years Doctors say lifestyle changes need to be taken more seriously New Delhi, 30th June 26: It hits suddenly, when people least expect it, and when it does, it hits hard, and most often, with little reprieve. Stroke in India, and in fact, in the world, …

From Treatment to Prevention: Containing the Heart Disease Epidemic is Possible with Simple Lifestyle Changes

 At a special interactive session at Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon, leading Cardiologist Dr. Tapan Ghose, Director and HOD, Cardiology discusses the pertinent issue of cardiac disease prevention ‘Coffee with Cardiologist’ is an initiative by Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon to raise awareness among people about prevention and treatment Gurgaon, Sept 22, 2015: It is not every day that …

Short Cut or Cut Short – Road accidents turn epidemic in Assam

Road accidents cause 50.4% deaths in Assam, surpasses national average of 36.4   1.24 million people worldwide are killed and 50 million people are injured in road accidents every year: World Health Organization Every year 1,40,000 die in road accidents in India: WHO’s global safety report Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death …