India, April 30 -- In all regions of the world, the number of deaths from infectious diseases, maternal mortality and under-5 childhood mortality is going down, and now more people are dying from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). In India, infectious diseases such as flu, malaria, and tuberculosis once dominated public health concerns, and now the spotlight has shifted to hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, kidney disease and other NCDs. These lifestyle-related illnesses lead to more deaths than all the other causes combined, and are driven by urbanisation, sedentary routines, convenience lifestyles, and stress levels. This silent epidemic impacts not only individuals and their health and futures but also places an enormous str...