Swasthyagrah
Why Swasthyagrah
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and other Institutes conduct studies on lifestyle disease. According to ICMR India State-Level Disease Burden Study report “India: Health of the Nation’s States”, the estimated proportion of all deaths due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has increased from 37.09% in 1990 to 61.8% in 2016.
As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS); 2015-16, 11% of women (1 in 10) and 15% of men (1 in 7) of age 15-49 are hypertensive. The survey has also found that about 60.4% of persons screened have ever had their blood pressure measured.
As per ICMR’s cancer registry data, the estimated incidences of cancer patients in India are 13,28,229, 13,88,397, 14,51,417 and 15,17,426 during the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively. While estimated deaths due to cancer during these years are 670541, 701007, 732921 and 766348, respectively.
The Government has formulated the National Health Policy, 2017, which aims attainment of the highest possible level of good health and well-being for all at all ages, through a preventive and promotive health care orientation in all the developmental policies, and universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence. The policy seeks to move away from Sick- care to Wellness, with thrust on prevention and Health promotion.
Government of India is also implementing National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) under the National Health Mission. The objective of the programme includes awareness generation for Cancer prevention, screening, early detection and referral to an appropriate level institution for treatment. For Cancer, the focus is on three Cancer namely breast, cervical and oral.
Some Alarming facts About Lifestyle diseases in INDIA
- According to WHO report, more than 60% (58lakh) deaths/year in India due to NCD (heart disease, cancer, respiratory, diabetes)
- UNHEALTHY DIET and Lack of Physical Activity is the primary cause of NCDs.
- India is called the Diabetes Capital of the World, more than 17% of the diabetic people of the whole world are found in India.
- There are currently more than 80 million people with diabetes in India and by 2045, more than 130 million Indians will be suffering from a serious disease like diabetes.
- In India, 1 out of 4 people are at risk of dying from NCDs before the age of 70.
To save India from Such serious Lifestyle disease we have launched a health awareness program against lifestyle diseases called- “Swasthyagrha”.
If you and your family want better health then the “Swasthyagrha” program can change your life.
Some Alarming facts About Lifestyle diseases in INDIA
What you will learn
In this health awareness program our Wellness Consultant/ advisor will guide you How and you can stay healthy by adopting a healthy lifestyle and balance diet and protect yourself and your loved ones from serious lifestyle diseases in the future.
If you want to conduct Swasthygrah event in your organization (Academic institute, Pvt Compnies, Govt. Offices, NGO, Individuals)