At 1.3 million, India recorded largest number of under-5 deaths in 2015: Lancet
The Global Burden of Disease study 2015 published in the Lancet which assesses the state of world's health, said over a million under-five children have died in 2015.
Oct 07, 2016, 11:45 AM IST
India ranks 143 among 188 countries on health index; Iceland tops list
Despite rapid economic growth, India was ranked 143rd, below Comoros and Ghana," the first annual assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) health performance published in the Lancet and launched at a special event at the UN General Assembly in New York said.
Sep 23, 2016, 03:55 AM IST
Suicide - The leading cause of death among India's youth!
The study by London-based Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Well-being reveals that suicide is the leading cause of death among youngsters aged 10-24 in India.
May 10, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Sweet alert! At 7 crore, India has second highest incidence of diabetes in world
The estimated cases of diabetes in India in the age group of 20-70 years were 6.68 crore and 6.91 crore in 2014 and 2015 respectively, says the International Diabetes Federation report.
Apr 27, 2016, 11:34 AM IST
Experts urge 'comprehensive package' to fight TB
TB incidence rates in high- income countries are in single-digit numbers, these rates are still in the hundreds in many countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:32 PM IST
Want to avoid cancer? Lose weight!
Excess fat not only increases the risk of some breast cancers, it also renders treatment less effective.
Oct 19, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
