The Apollo Hospitals Group has released its fifth edition of the Health of the Nation (HoN) 2025 report, highlighting a significant increase in preventive health checks, with over 2.5 million individuals screened in 2024, a 150% increase from 2019. The report emphasizes the importance of proactive engagement with preventive healthcare and early detection of chronic conditions.
Key findings from the report include:
* 26% of individuals were found to be hypertensive without any symptoms.
* 23% of individuals were diagnosed with diabetes without showing any symptoms.
* 65% of individuals screened for fatty liver disease had the condition, with 85% being non-alcoholic.
* 46% of asymptomatic individuals showed signs of early atherosclerosis.
The report also highlights the need for early personalized interventions and lifestyle-based care models for three urgent health challenges: fatty liver disease, post-menopausal health decline, and childhood obesity.
Apollo Hospitals’ Chairman, Dr. Prathap Reddy, emphasizes the importance of placing health at the heart of every household and integrating preventive care into every educational curriculum, corporate benefits, and family routines.
The report’s findings underscore the need for a shift from treating illness to preserving health and the importance of preventive healthcare in ensuring a resilient, healthier India for generations to come.