India, Feb. 28 -- The upsurge in chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and cancer portends a potential healthcare catastrophe of significant magnitude, with women bearing a disproportionate burden of this unfolding scenario. The burden of chronic diseases among women in India represents a critical public health challenge, with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) or heart diseases and cancers emerging as health concerns. Addressing this crisis in India demands a comprehensive, collaborative approach that leverages public-private partnerships across multiple sectors.

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