With the advancement in medical and healthcare industry, a lot has changed in India. Many fatal diseases have been exterminated with invention of powerful vaccinations and treatment courses. However, the country is still challenged by some killer diseases that just don't seem to declare exodus.
Here is a list of top ten killer death diseases in India:
1. Cardiovascular Diseases
This amounts to about 24.8% deaths in the country. Although preventable, the disease is killing more people each year. Understanding the causes and following precautions can help preventing the disease and possibility of death among individuals. It is surprising that heart diseases in India occur 10-15 years earlier than in the west.
Causes
Use of tobacco Diet, physical inactivity, and obesity High cholesterol and high blood pressure Heredity
Prevention Methods
Quit smoking and use of tobacco Eat a heart healthy diet Maintain healthy weight
2. Respiratory Diseases
These diseases account for 10.2% deaths in India. According to a survey, India accounts for 47 per cent of global measles death!
Causes
Main Causes of Respiratory Diseases Smoking Air pollution Silica dust, Asbesto, grain dust
Prevention Methods
Stay active, make sure your workplace is safe Eat a healthy diet Breathe deeply Quit smoking
3. Tuberculosis
The disease accounts for 10.1% deaths in the country.
Causes
Contagious causes
Prevention Methods
Vaccination with BCG vaccine Eat a healthy diet Regular preventative tests
4. Malignant and Other Tumours
About 9.4% people in India die due to malignant and other tumours. Here is a list of causes of tumour development in the body:
Causes
Chemical or toxic compound exposures Ionizing radiation Pathogens Genetics Some unknown causes
Prevention Methods
Avoid tobacco usage Eat a healthy diet Maintain a healthy weight and stay active Get regular medical care and immunization
5. Defined Conditions
It is sad but true that around 5.3% population in India die due to III defined conditions due to unknown and undetermined.
Causes
Prevention Methods
Get regular medical care
6. Digestive Diseases
Disorders related to digestive system accounts to 5.1% of deaths in India. The major cause is negligence of people while consuming food.
Causes
Unhealthy food Medications: Aspirin Alcohol and tobacco abuse
Prevention Methods
Quit smoking and void use of alcohol Eat a healthy diet Exercise lightly 5 days week Avoid daily use of aspirin, sulpha drugs, and steroids
7. Diarrheal Diseases
About 5.0% people in India die of diarrheal diseases.
Causes
Food poisoning (bacterial infection) Eating foods that upset the digestive system; allergic food Medications and radiation therapy
Prevention Methods
Wash hands frequently Eat a healthy diet Quit alcohol
8. Unintentional Injuries
Accidents cause 4.6% of deaths across the nation. India is rated as the number 1 country when it comes to deaths in road accidents!
Causes
Accidents/disasters
Prevention Methods
Drive carefully Carry a first aid kit
9. Intentional Self Harm
Suicide is the second most cause of death among Indians aged 15-29 years. It accounts to 3.0% of total deaths in India.
Causes
Suicide
Prevention Methods
Don't stress yourself Talk to loved ones Rehabilitation and counselling
10. Malaria
This fatal disease causes 2.8% of total disease related deaths in India. A survey report has revealed that about 95% of country’s population resides in malaria endemic areas.
Causes
Parasite transmission by mosquitoes
Prevention Methods
Avoid travelling to unhygienic places Avoid mosquito bite Use mosquito repellent cream
