18% of 1.53 crore in Kerala prone to lifestyle diseases
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A recent health screening in Kerala, found that nearly one in five people over the age of 30 are at high risk for developing lifestyle diseases. The Aardram health lifestyle disease screening, carried out by Asha workers through house visits, discovered that one in three individuals tested had hypertension. This initiative highlights the importance of home screening and follow-up treatment for those identified with health concerns.