New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Chronic illnesses are diseases that usually last for more than a year (12 months). These illnesses do not resolve quickly and have no permanent cure. Hence, they require continuous medical attention, regular medication and regular physical therapy. Almost 60% of the deaths in India are attributable to non- communicable diseases.

As age increases, the burden of chronic diseases also rises. In India, the approximate disease burden in the age group of 45-60 is about 46%. In comparison, for those over 60, the burden rises to 56.5%. Some of the most common chronic conditions we have observed in patients are cardiovascular disease, respiratory ailments, diabetes mellitus, cancer, hypertension, arthritis, different types o...