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Andhra Pradesh’s Statewide Screening Finds 12.23 Lakh New Hypertension Cases, 11.58 Lakh Diabetes Cases
✍️ The South First
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:02 PM
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A recent health survey across Andhra Pradesh uncovered over 12 million new hypertension patients and more than 11 million diabetes cases, highlighting a growing chronic disease burden.
The Andhra Pradesh health department completed a door‑to‑door screening of adults in all districts, detecting 12.23 lakh previously undiagnosed hypertension cases and 11.58 lakh new diabetes cases. The exercise, described as a statewide non‑communicable disease survey, covered urban and rural populations over several weeks.
Officials said the numbers reveal a substantial rise in chronic conditions that could strain the state’s healthcare system if left unchecked. They emphasized the need for regular monitoring, lifestyle counseling, and early treatment to prevent complications such as heart disease and kidney failure.
The department plans to channel the data into its primary health‑care network, expanding free medication supplies and strengthening referral mechanisms to district hospitals. Public awareness campaigns on diet, exercise, and routine check‑ups are also slated to follow the screening results.
Health experts warned that without sustained preventive measures, the burden of hypertension and diabetes could increase healthcare costs and reduce productivity across the state.
Officials said the numbers reveal a substantial rise in chronic conditions that could strain the state’s healthcare system if left unchecked. They emphasized the need for regular monitoring, lifestyle counseling, and early treatment to prevent complications such as heart disease and kidney failure.
The department plans to channel the data into its primary health‑care network, expanding free medication supplies and strengthening referral mechanisms to district hospitals. Public awareness campaigns on diet, exercise, and routine check‑ups are also slated to follow the screening results.
Health experts warned that without sustained preventive measures, the burden of hypertension and diabetes could increase healthcare costs and reduce productivity across the state.