• The ICMR-India Diabetes "INDIAB" survey, the largest diabetes study in the world, has released Jammu's diabetes data, which were revealed by renowned diabetologist and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.

• According to the data, the prevalence of diabetes in Jammu is 18.9%, greater than the national average in urban regions (26.5%) than in rural ones (14.5%).

• Also he emphasized youth health as crucial to creating a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) and called for coordinated action to counteract the rise in diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

• In order to prevent and control NCDs, he underlined the government's objective of building 1.5 lakh health and wellness centers across the country.

• Targeted health interventions are the goal of the project, which is being carried out by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in partnership with ICMR.

• Furthermore, the high prevalence of hypertension (27.1%) and prediabetes (10.8%) in Jammu highlights the need for proactive healthcare policies and community awareness efforts.

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