Experts call for public health-focused approach to combat NCDs

Chennai, July 12 -- Healthcare experts at a conference on Sunday called for a public health-focused approach to combatNon-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Inaugurating the 3-day annual conference organised by Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER), in association with the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) - Tamil Nadu Chapter, on the theme "Integrating Public Health and Clinical Care for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases", Dr. A. Somasundaram, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu, highlighted the changing demographic pattern of the State, referred to the steady increase in the urban population and the need to strengthen public health intervention...