Physical inactiveness clubbed with genetic factors have been major factors in increasing risk for Diabetes, BP, and cardiovascular diseases: Indus Health Plus Abnormality Report

Physical inactiveness clubbed with genetic factors have been major factors in increasing risk for Diabetes, BP, and cardiovascular diseases: Indus Health Plus Abnormality Report

Chennai: On World Health Day, Indus Health Plus – a pioneer in preventive healthcare conducted a study based on the health check-ups. The study revealed that factors like physical inactiveness, genetic risk, stress, and unhealthy lifestyle play a major role in the rise of Diabetes, BP, and cardiovascular diseases amongst people across different age-groups. The sample size for the study was 21000 people who underwent preventive health check-up during April 2021 – March 2022.
Indus Health Plus Abnormality report states that 31% of the people tested for Blood Sugar Levels were in the borderline or the prediabetic range, out of which 30% were females and 32% were males. 20% out of total (18% females and 22% males), had their levels in the Diabetic range. They require managing this condition in consultation with a Diabetologist/Physician and need to plan a proper diet and routine to keep it under control. 
Besides that, 31% of the people tested for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) were there in the borderline high range whereas 40% had the levels more than 130 mg/dl (Normal range < 100 mg/dl). In addition to this, 26% of the people tested had high blood pressure out of which 13% had systolic blood pressure above 140 mm Hg. One of the defining factors for Hypertension is when the systolic blood pressure is above 130 mm Hg.
Mr. Amol Naikawadi, Joint Managing Director and Preventive Healthcare Specialist, Indus Health Plus says, “Regular preventive screening and a healthy lifestyle with physical activities are two important pillars to combat the onset of any health disorder. Periodic health checkups can help in identification and diagnosis of health conditions in a timely manner. Regardless of whether an individual has a family background of illnesses, regular screening should be done after 25 years of age.  Diseases or health conditions such as diabetes, Blood Pressure cardiovascular diseases etc., which are a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral factors impact the lives of many people across the globe. Having said that, along with health check-ups and, right kind of lifestyle and understanding genetic insights (knowing one's genetic predisposition to different diseases can help prevent or delay their onset) has also become a key in today’s world to have a sustainable healthy life.”
Indus Health Plus has been driving initiatives to educate and make people aware that there should be a major focus on wellness and prevention of lifestyle diseases to create a culture of healthy living among younger generation. Moreover, the organization functions on a belief that the only way to reduce the cost of investment in treating lifestyle diseases is through investing in preventive healthcare which is one third of money invested in curative measures.
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Indus Health Plus Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2015 company that is determined to live up to its motto of making quality healthcare ‘Available, Accessible, and Affordable’ for everyone. Indus has set up strategic alliances with well-equipped and state-of-the-art hospitals and diagnostic labs, in over 78 Indian cities across more than 122centres.     
Early detection of diseases through a screening test not only saves a life but also shields the person and his family from going through immense physical, emotional, and financial distress.