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Topic: hypertension

2022 ‘Marsquake’ mystery solved — here’s why planet shook for 6 hours, and it wasn’t a meteorite

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

31% Indians live with hypertension, only 37% diagnosed in time & fewer treated, says WHO

World Health Organization report released Tuesday says nearly 4.6 mn deaths in India can be prevented by 2040 if half of its people with hypertension can control blood pressure.

26.4% in Goa have diabetes, just 4.8% in UP — Lancet study on lifestyle diseases in India

Study done by Madras Diabetes Research Foundation & Indian Council of Medical Research underlines the differences of disease prevalence across states & regions.

11% Indians diabetic, 36% have hypertension, says pan-India Lancet study on lifestyle diseases

Results of the study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology show prevalence of generalised obesity & abdominal obesity in India stood at 28.6 and 39.5% between 2008 and 2020.

How to maintain health on World Hypertension Day, and Rahul drops the ball on regional parties

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Only 7% women, 6% men who have hypertension take medicine, govt’s family health survey shows

The National Family Health Survey 5 data revealed that India's cancer screening coverage also remains poor, with only 0.6% undergoing breast examination and 0.7% taking oral cavity test.

30% Indians have hypertension, says Lancet study tracking high blood pressure around world

The study is an international collaboration, including, among others, scientists from Imperial College London and the Indian Council of Medical Research.

Doctors aren’t using health apps that track the data of millions of people

Research shows that a well-designed health app that talks to both the user and healthcare providers increases the likelihood of better treatment and health.

Two-third Indians with non-communicable diseases fall in 26-59 age group, survey finds

Diabetes & hypertension more prevalent among people aged 50+ while neurological disorders more prevalent in age group of 35 and below, survey by Thought Arbitrage Research Institute shows. 

Tackling stubble burning could reduce high BP risk, save $2 billion over 5 years — study

Researchers from IIT Delhi, Brookings Institution and Ashoka University find reducing disease burden associated with hypertension can help save $1.73 to 2.24 billion over 5 years.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.