Guwahati, Sept. 28 -- Conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease are no longer showing up only in older age groups. They are appearing earlier, staying longer, and quietly adding up to costs that families were not budgeting for a generation ago. The shift is visible in how households are now approaching medical spending, less as something to deal with when it happens, and more as something to plan around well in advance.

This article covers which conditions are driving up costs, how families are adjusting, and what steps can help households stay financially prepared.

Which Lifestyle Disorders Are Driving Up Family Medical Expenses the Most?

A small group of conditions account for a large share of household medical spendi...