Centre for Chronic Disease Control

Conducting research under the GEOHealth project, it collaborates with institutions like the Public Health Foundation of India and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to address air pollution's impact on health in India. Its focus is on studying the link between air pollution and cardiometabolic diseases, aiming to enhance scientific infrastructure, build research capacity, and inform health-centric policymaking. Findings reveal significant associations between fine particulate matter exposure and increased blood pressure, particularly among individuals with higher waist-to-hip ratios, indicating central obesity.

It conducts a cohort-based surveillance study in South Asia, focusing on cardio-metabolic diseases and risk factors, with a baseline survey of 12,000 participants across major cities. Sub-studies include investigating oral health and habits in urban India and studying the relationship between built environment and cardiometabolic risk factors. Additionally, it collaborates on projects like developing evidence for a national salt reduction programme and managing registries for acute coronary events to improve treatment and outcomes. Funding agencies include the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).