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The Rising Healthcare Burden: Chronic Disease and the Aging Population

Description: Discussing the demographic drivers, including the rise of NCDs and the aging population, and how telemedicine provides essential continuous care solutions.

The twin demographic challenges of a growing chronic disease burden and an aging population are significantly boosting the long-term demand for telemedicine in India. Chronic, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for an estimated 62% of total deaths in the country, necessitating continuous and often complex health monitoring and management for millions of citizens. Telemedicine offers the perfect solution for remote and regular follow-ups for conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

The aging demographic further intensifies this demand. The proportion of elderly citizens (aged 60 and above) is expected to cross 10% by 2030, requiring accessible, specialized geriatric care that is difficult to provide via traditional, facility-based models. Telemedicine addresses this by allowing the elderly and their caregivers to manage ongoing…