This is the first episode of ‘NCDs Matter: Decoding India's Silent Epidemic.’ We give an overview of the problems of non-communicable diseases in India, including its epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies and management from the public health perspective.

In this episode, we hear from Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, and former Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research. The episode also features Vimal Fernandes, who shares his experience of living with Diabetes. We also have a message from REACH’s Director, Dr Ramya Ananthakrishnan. 

This podcast is produced by REACH, an India-based non-profit that works towards providing holistic care to people living with tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases (NCD).

References

Disease burden initiative in India

Metabolic non-communicable disease health report of India: the ICMR-INDIAB national cross-sectional study (ICMR-INDIAB-17) - The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

This is the first episode of ‘NCDs Matter: Decoding India's Silent Epidemic.’ We give an overview of the problems of non-communicable diseases in India, including its epidemiology, risk factors, prevention strategies and management from the public health perspective.
In this episode, we hear from Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation, and former Director-General of the Indian Council of Medical Research. The episode also features Vimal Fernandes, who shares his experience of living with Diabetes. We also have a message from REACH’s Director, Dr Ramya Ananthakrishnan. 
This podcast is produced by <a href="https://reachindia.org.in/">REACH</a>, an India-based non-profit that works towards providing holistic care to people living with tuberculosis and non-communicable diseases (NCD).
References
<a href="https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/health-by-location/disease-burden-initiative-india" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/health-by-location/disease-burden-initiative-india&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731138272063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2scK9bOuzYYpOeEJmzjOFy">Disease burden initiative in India</a>
<a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00119-5/fulltext" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(23)00119-5/fulltext&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1731138272063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3HSXBNIST_MklTmo5hdGK6">Metabolic non-communicable disease health report of India: the ICMR-INDIAB national cross-sectional study (ICMR-INDIAB-17) - The Lancet Diabetes &amp; Endocrinology</a>

‘NCDs Matter: Decoding India's Silent Epidemic’ is produced by REACH, an India-based non-profit that works towards providing holistic care to people living with tuberculosis (TB) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This six-episode mini-podcast series spotlights major NCDs in India, such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, and mental health. Each episode features a leading public health expert discussing these critical NCDs, their risk factors, and preventive measures, alongside personal narratives from individuals living with these conditions, offering unique perspectives and experiences.

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‘NCDs Matter: Decoding India's Silent Epidemic’ is produced by REACH, an India-based non-profit that works towards providing holistic care to people living with tuberculosis (TB) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This six-episode mini-podcast series spotlights major NCDs in India, such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, and mental health. Each episode features a leading public health expert discussing these critical NCDs, their risk factors, and preventive measures, alongside personal narratives from individuals living with these conditions, offering unique perspectives and experiences.
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