Identifying gaps in the continuum of care for hypertension and diabetes in two Indian communities

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the largest, and fastest growing, burden of disease in India. This study aimed to quantify levels of diagnosis, treatment, and control among hypertensive and diabetic patients, and to describe demand- and supply-side barriers to hypertension and diabetes diagnosis and care in two Indian districts, Shimla and Udaipur. We conducted household and health facility surveys, as well as qualitative focus group...