Main Causes of Death in India

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Cardiovascular Diseases

This amounts to about 24.8% deaths in the country. Although preventable, the disease is killing more people each year.

Respiratory Diseases

These diseases account for 10.2% deaths in India. According to a survey, India accounts for 47 per cent of global measles death!

Tuberculosis

The disease accounts for 10.1% deaths in the country.

Malignant and Other Tumours

About 9.4% people in India die due to malignant and other tumours

Undefined Conditions

It is sad but true that around 5.3% population in India die due to III defined conditions due to unknown and undetermined.

Digestive Diseases

Disorders related to digestive system accounts to 5.1% of deaths in India. The major cause is negligence of people while consuming food.

Diarrheal Diseases

About 5.0% people in India die of diarrheal diseases.

Unintentional Injuries

Accidents cause 4.6% of deaths across the nation. India is rated as the number 1 country when it comes to deaths in road accidents!

Intentional Self Harm

Suicide is the second most cause of death among Indians aged 15-29 years. It accounts to 3.0% of total deaths in India.

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