Heart disease is a common issue in India. In fact, studies showed that the country may now account for 60 percent of the world’s cases. A small minority of the popluation can afford proper cardiac care. Medtronic, the world's leading maker of medical devices, has decided to act positively on...
India initiates survey of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
India’s health ministry has initiated its first survey on lifestyle trends in nine states to gather estimates on people suffering from diabetes and cardio-vascular disorders. To be run by the Registrar General of India (RGI), the survey will collect clinical, biochemical and anthropometric components including blood pressure, fasting sugar, iodine...