Times Health Survey assists you in your search for the best critical care hospitals in India

The rise of non-communicable diseases in India is a cause of grave concern. NCDs or non-communicable diseases are defined as health problems that cannot be transferred from one person to another. According to findings from a WHO (World Health Organization) study , approximately 61% of deaths in India are because of these diseases. NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, most heart diseases, most cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.A sum of 58,17,000 deaths were noted in 2016 due to cancer, diabetes and heart problems alone. About 23% of people are at a risk of an early death from a non-communicable disease, the study elaborates.

The needle is swinging towards this category of diseases for a wide variety of reasons. For instance, a genetic predisposition towards illnesses like Diabetes and the way people gravitate towards unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyle are just the tip of the iceberg. These factors have increased the prevalence of conditions like heart diseases and hypertension, which are NCDs too.
Increasing stress levels have also led to growing Tobacco consumption, which has played a role in the development of different NCDs like strokes, varied forms of cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular ailments.
The ramifications for the increase of NCDs are manifold especially for the economy and health systems that administer critical care. A states that India stands to lose $4.58 trillion due to non-communicable diseases and mental disorders between 2012 and 2030. What’s shocking is that this amount is double the annual GDP of India. NCDs also pressurize the health system. As they grow, so does the demand for NCD-related health care. But there is promising news on this front. Critical care practices in India have come a long way over the past decade. They initially kick-started as a service in major hospitals, but with the formation of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine, the development of this specialty has been very rapid.
This field includes departments like Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology etc. What further marks its potential are the different kinds of breakthroughs being made.
For example, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in collaboration with Parkinson’s Center of Excellence, Kings College, London, launched a radical treatment that will revolutionize the way Parkinson’s has been treated in India. Apmorphine PEN & PUMP will transform the life of a Parkinson’s patient.
India has also introduced robot-assisted heart surgeries, which have mushroomed the success rates of surgery. Less loss of blood and diminished chances of blood transfusions also mark the triumphs of these procedures. With medical breakthroughs in different departments, the long term growth for Indian hospitals is stable with annual revenues to grow at 12-14% over the next five years on increasing demand and medical tourism, states an ICRA .
With so much to offer in terms of treatments, it is no surprise that the common man often struggles to choose the right hospital. The choice here is of paramount importance as it is a matter of health, and people don’t want to err here. Keeping this aspect in check, the Times Health Survey is a boon in disguise for people.

It is a research that aims to tabulate the best hospitals and clinics in India for 2020. The departments that were covered in this study were Pediatrics, Neurology, Neurosciences, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Cardiology, OBGYN, Nephrology, Hepatology, Emergency and Trauma. This robust study was conducted in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, BSSR, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune and Lucknow.
Now in its 6th year, this study has been a go-to when it comes to understanding where each hospital stands in its field. It helps people make an informed decision. In 2019, Asian Heart Institute in Mumbai ranked first in Cardiology, while Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Hyderabad was given the first rank in Pediatrics.
Such kind of accreditations and ranks give people a clear perspective and insights into where they would want to go for their treatment. After all, one cannot compromise on their health. Currently, the study is live on www.timesofindia.com. The rankings for Critical Care will be available by February 2020.
This study is a step in helping people understand the value that medicine adds to an individual’s life.
Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of Times Health Survey by Times Internet’s Spotlight Team