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Landmark Group Organises a State Level Workshop on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:March 21, 2017
Post category:Public Health
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The pendulum has swung in the country with respect to tackling non communicable diseases. This is evident from the key initiatives under the new National Health Policy 2017, which lays…

Shot through the heart: What is the Government doing to screen for heart diseases

Post author:Dr. Vikram Venkateswaran
Post published:September 21, 2013
Post category:Public Health
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Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the scourge of India. As discussed in my earlier post, India has probably the largest pool of heart patients in the world, today. The number…