South Asia has emerged rapidly as an epicentre of non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) specifically diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence rate, risk factors and aetiology of NCDs in different socio‐demographic settings… Click to show full abstract
South Asia has emerged rapidly as an epicentre of non‐communicable diseases (NCDs) specifically diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence rate, risk factors and aetiology of NCDs in different socio‐demographic settings are not clearly understood. This study was performed to assess the prevalence of diabetes and atherosclerosis and their risk factors in urban, sub‐urban and rural communities of South India.
               
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