The study aims to assess the prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes and hypertension in India.
Conducted a comprehensive screening for diabetes and hypertension across multiple sites in India.
Measured patient awareness of their health conditions and assessed timely diagnosis and intervention.
A significant proportion of individuals with diabetes and hypertension remained undiagnosed, revealing gaps in awareness and healthcare access.
The study highlights the increasing burden of these conditions in India, emphasizing the need for improved screening and intervention strategies.
Abstract
Our study demonstrates that the substantial burden of diabetes and hypertension is on the rise in India. Patient awareness and timely diagnosis and intervention hold the key to limiting this twin epidemic.