The economic implications of non-communicable disease for India
This report examines evidences on the economic impact of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Presents new estimates of the impact of NCDs, both on household economic well being as well as on aggregate economic outcomes in India.
This report contributes to the literature on the economic implications of NCDs in developing countries by focusing on the case of India. First, it examine available evidence on the economic impact of NCDs in India. Second, it present new estimates of impact of NCDs, both on household economic well being as well as on aggregate economic outcomes in India. India is a worthwhile case to study for many reasons, beginning with the large numbers involved. In the year 2004, an estimated 8.1 million Indians died from all causes.