Reports from ICMR and its institutions highlight that Maharashtra faces a dual health challenge: rising infectious diseases like Dengue and Hepatitis-A alongside lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer. A study in Mumbai revealed that women with metabolic syndrome have a 1.5 to 2.2 times higher risk of gynecological cancers. Researchers emphasize that contaminated water and poor sanitation are leading causes for viral outbreaks, while obesity and hypertension drive non-communicable diseases. https://www.navarashtra.com/lifestyle/the-growing-challenge-of-lifestyle-diseases-hepatitis-a-outbreak-rising-concerns-about-dengue-increased-risk-of-cancer-as-well-1254108.html #creator program