Prevalence of Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes and Hypertension in India—Results from the Screening India's Twin Epidemic (SITE) Study

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Authors

Shashank Joshi · Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre

Banshi Saboo · Dialog Semiconductor (Germany)

Muruga Vadivale · Sanofi (India)

Sameer Dani · Life Care Institute of Medical Sciences & Research

Ambrish Mithal · Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

Upendra Kaul · Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Mohan Badgandi

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.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Chronic Disease Management Strategies Diabetes Management and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics

Volume 14, Issue 1, pp. 8-15

DOI: 10.1089/dia.2011.0243

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