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By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Feb 28, 2023 7 Dangerous Diseases Common In India

If you live in India, you must beware of these seven common and dangerous diseases which are common in the country.

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Dengue 

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Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease that spreads through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

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Malaria

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Malaria is a life-threatening disease that you get after being bitten by an infected female mosquito Anopheles. However, it is treatable and preventive.

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Seasonal Influenza

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Seasonal influenza is a contagious respiratory infection of four types, A, B, C, and D. Seasonal influenza A and B are communicable.

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Heart Disease

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Heart disease is an umbrella term for conditions that affect your heart. Coronary heart disease, stroke, aortic disease, and heart failure are some of the common heart diseases in India.

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Diabetes

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Diabetes is a chronic disease that happens when your pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate your blood glucose levels. 

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Covid-19

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Spread through the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Covid-19 continues to infect people in India. However, the cases have marginally declined over the past year.

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Liver Disease

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Statistics suggest that liver disease is a fast-spreading epidemic in India. Acute hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and fatty liver are some common liver diseases.

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