Practo National, 4th April 2025: In 2024, patients consulted doctors for lifestyle diseases an average of 4.1 times — up from 3.4 in 2023. Ahead of World Health Day, Practo, India’s leading and most trusted health services platform released its annual health insights report, based on over 30 Mn users. The report highlights a sharp 84% year-on-year rise in awareness around lifestyle diseases, signaling a clear shift in India’s health priorities. More people are now turning to digital platforms to proactively manage chronic conditions. Nearly half (48%) of the searches came from those aged 25–34, with Tier 2 cities showing the highest growth at 20% YoY.
Key highlights of each lifestyle diseases:
- Diabetes
- The diabetology consultation frequency increased to 3.9 per year (from 3.4 in 2023)
- 13.66% rise in diabetes related searches from 2023 to 2024
- Among Males highest growth came from 18 – 24 years at 92.59%
- Rest of India (beyond Tier 1 & 2) recorded highest growth at 37% growth
- Hypertension
- The hypertension consultation frequency increased to 5.1 per year (from 4.9 in 2023)
- Males aged 35–44 showed the highest consultation frequency at 5.5 per year
- 21% growth in Hypertension related searches YoY
- Highest growth among men aged 65+ (160%) and women aged 45–54 (307%)
- The hypertension consultation frequency increased to 5.1 per year (from 4.9 in 2023)
- Cardiology
- Average consultation frequency rose to 2.5 per year (from 1.6 in 2023)
- Women aged 35–44 had the highest consultation frequency at 3.2 per year
- 16% rise in searches related to cardiology from 2023 to 2024
- Age group of 18 – 34 showed highest growth among men & women at 142% & 121% respectively
- Average consultation frequency rose to 2.5 per year (from 1.6 in 2023)
- Weight Management
- Average frequency of weight management consultations standing at 2.2 per year in 2024 & 2023
- 6% rise in searches for weight management from 2023 in 2024
- Female search growth (12%) outpaced male (4%) YoY
- The highest growth in weight management searches came from the 18–24 age group across both men (214%) and women (45%)
Dr. Vishal Jani, Head – Medical Research, Practo shared his thoughts on the report, “We are witnessing a clear shift in how people, especially younger adults, are proactively engaging with their health. The increased adoption of digital tools for early detection, ongoing management, and easy access to verified medical advice is a reflection of how patients are empowered to make informed decisions for better health outcomes. It’s no longer just about treatment, it’s about long-term health ownership.”
These insights affirm that digital platforms are bridging existing gaps in healthcare delivery and helping millions take timely action. The 2024 trends point to a future where chronic/lifestyle disease management starts early, becomes more inclusive, and is shaped by informed decisions and thereby improved outcomes.
For the full report please click here – https://www.practostatic.com/company/letters/practo-world-health-day-insights-2025.pdf
