Indian Cardiovascular Disease Trends Show Rising Incidence and Treatment Costs

According to the World Heart Federation, India recorded an estimated 31.65 lakh deaths from cardiovascular diseases in 2024. Vikas Gupta, head of the health administration team at Bajaj General Insurance, noted that the onset of cardiac ailments appears to be occurring earlier than in previous decades. The National Statistical Office survey reports that these diseases occur most frequently after age 30.

Cardiovascular diseases account for roughly one in three deaths in India, according to the 2022–24 Sample Registration System report. The high cost of treatment, such as ₹2–4 lakh for acute myocardial infarction with intensive care, makes adequate health coverage and emergency funds essential for managing financial risk.