Cardiovascular Diseases Account for 25.6% of Illnesses in India: NSO Survey 2025
According to the NSO Survey 2025, cardiovascular diseases now account for 25.6% of all reported illnesses in India, making them the leading category and affecting younger age groups too.
Cardiovascular diseases have become the leading category of illness in India, according to the National Statistical Office (NSO) Survey 2025. The survey found that heart-related diseases now account for 25.6% of all reported illnesses in the country.
This rise is linked to changing lifestyles, higher stress levels, poor diet and lack of physical activity. Worryingly, the problem is no longer limited to older people. Younger age groups are also being affected in growing numbers.
The data points to a heavy and growing health burden. It highlights the need for better public health strategies, awareness campaigns and preventive healthcare so that more people can avoid heart disease or catch it early.
For exam aspirants, remember the figure of 25.6% and that this comes from the NSO, the body responsible for official statistics in India.
Key Points to Remember
- Cardiovascular diseases = 25.6% of all illnesses in India
- Source: NSO (National Statistical Office) Survey 2025
- Now the leading category of reported illness
- Linked to lifestyle, stress, poor diet and inactivity
- Increasingly affecting younger age groups
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Social Issues & Health), SSC CGL (General Awareness) and State PCS (Current Affairs).
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