Chronic Diseases
Chronic diseases are conditions that last for 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit
activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, respiratory illness, and diabetes
are the leading causes of death and disability in India. Most chronic diseases are preventable through positive
changes in lifestyle such healthy diet and physical activity.
Facts & Figures
6 out 10 Deaths
Yearly Deaths Due To Chronic Disease
30 Lakhs
15 Lakhs
12 Lakhs
3 Lakhs
1 Lakh
5 Lakhs
5 Lakhs
Heart Disease
Cancer
Chronic Lung Disease
Stroke
Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetes
Chronic kidney Disease
30 Lakhs
Heart Disease
15 Lakhs
Cancer
12 Lakhs
Chronic Lung Disease
3 Lakhs
Stroke
1 Lakh
Alzheimer's Disease
5 Lakhs
Diabetes
5 Lakhs
Chronic kidney Disease
Casuse of the disease
Tobacco Use
Harmful use of Alcohol
Unhealthy eating
Physical Inactivity
Prevention Formula
Don’t Smoke
Smoking damages
the heart and lungs
of the smoker and
equally damages
people living
nearby.
Stop Alcohol
Alcohol causes
addiction and creates
physical and mental
problems. It is the
only disease that
comes in a bottle.
Be Active
As per National
Institute of Health,
USA, a moderate
physical activity of 30
minutes daily helps in
maintaining good
health.
Eat Healthy
A meal containing
food natural fruits and
vegetable prevents
many diseases. Avoid
food that are fried and
saturated fats