Hospitalisation risk doubles after 45; elderly driving surge in care demand: NSO

National Sample Survey Office data reveals a doubling of hospitalisation risk in India after age 45, with rates soaring among the elderly. This shift signals a growing healthcare burden driven by chronic diseases, highlighting a need for enhanced preventive care and early detection strategies.

Hospitalisation risk doubles after 45; elderly driving surge in care demand: NSO
National Sample Survey Office data reveals a doubling of hospitalisation risk in India after age 45, with rates soaring among the elderly. This shift signals a growing healthcare burden driven by chronic diseases, highlighting a need for enhanced preventive care and early detection strategies.