Discuss the concept of epigenetic epidemiology and examine the significance of the Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP) project for understanding non-communicable diseases in India. (Answer in 250 words)

Epigenetic epidemiology studies how environmental and behavioural factors influence disease risk by altering gene expression without changing DNA sequence. The Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP) seeks to apply this lens to varied global populations, including India, to better understand non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

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