India faces a significant challenge with diabetes, being home to the second highest number of diabetics globally. Currently, there are 6.51 crore diabetes cases in the country, and projections indicate that this number could rise to 10.9 crore by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in India stands at 9%, with an estimated 3.5 crore cases remaining undiagnosed. Additionally, diabetes accounts for 2% of all deaths annually in India. These figures highlight the urgent need for awareness, early detection, and effective management strategies to address this growing health concern. Source-supported facts: India has 6.51 crore diabetes cases. India has the second highest number of diabetics in the world. India is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in India is 9%. There are an estimated 3.5 crore undiagnosed diabetes cases in India.
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df = desidata.load("diabetes-in-india-key-facts-and-future-projections")
df.head()First 10 of 2.8K+ rows
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| How many diabetes cases are there in India? | India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 13 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What is India's rank in the number of diabetics worldwide? | India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 13 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What is the projected number of diabetes cases in India by 2035? | and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035 | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 110 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035 | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What is the prevalence of diabetes in India? | The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 172 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How many people in India are projected to be affected by 2035? | and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035 | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 110 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035 | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How many undiagnosed diabetes cases are estimated in India? | It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 221 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| How many deaths in India are caused by Non-Communicable Diseases annually? | Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 310 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What percentage of all deaths in India are due to diabetes annually? | and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | INTRODUCTION India has the 6.51 crore diabetes cases which is second highest number of diabetics in the world and is projected to have 10.9 crore affected persons by 2035. The prevalence of diabetes in the country is 9%. It is estimated that there are another 3.5 crore undiagnosed cases of diabetes in India. Non Communicable Diseases account for 0.98 crore deaths in the country and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 381 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | and of all deaths 2% are due to diabetes annually. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000004","location":{"page":1,"block":4,"bbox":[72.02,177.51,457.06,372.81],"column":0,"reading_order":4}}] | 1.0 | valid |
| What causes insulin deficiency in diabetes development? | These range from destruction of the β - cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency | Several pathogenic processes are involved in the development of diabetes. These range from destruction of the β - cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency to abnormalities that result in resistance to insulin action. The basis of the abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in diabetes is deficient action of insulin on target tissues. Deficient insulin action results from inadequate insulin secretion and/or diminished tissue responses to insulin at one or more points in the complex pathways of hormone action. Impairment of insulin secretion and defects in insulin action frequently coexist in the same patient, and it is often unclear which abnormality, if either alone, is the primary cause of the hyperglycemia. There are two type of diabetes. | 74 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | These range from destruction of the β - cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000006","location":{"page":1,"block":6,"bbox":[315.07,221.17,543.46,586.63],"column":0,"reading_order":6}}] | ||
| What abnormalities are involved in diabetes development? | to abnormalities that result in resistance to insulin action. | Several pathogenic processes are involved in the development of diabetes. These range from destruction of the β - cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency to abnormalities that result in resistance to insulin action. The basis of the abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in diabetes is deficient action of insulin on target tissues. Deficient insulin action results from inadequate insulin secretion and/or diminished tissue responses to insulin at one or more points in the complex pathways of hormone action. Impairment of insulin secretion and defects in insulin action frequently coexist in the same patient, and it is often unclear which abnormality, if either alone, is the primary cause of the hyperglycemia. There are two type of diabetes. | 171 | factual | 1.0 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/glimpse_pdfs/1770281801_DIABETES-Special-edition-on-occasion-of-World-Health-Day-2016.pdf | to abnormalities that result in resistance to insulin action. | 1 | [{"evidence_id":"B000006","location":{"page":1,"block":6,"bbox":[315.07,221.17,543.46,586.63],"column":0,"reading_order":6}}] |
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