The Directorate of Economics and Statistics of the Delhi government has released a report revealing that infectious and parasitic diseases were responsible for nearly 24 percent of the 89,000 deaths in the national capital in 2023, as reported by news agency PTI. Diseases like cholera, diarrhea, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B contributed to this significant figure.
The Medical Certification of Cause of Deaths (MCCD) Report 2023 revealed that approximately 21,000 people in Delhi succumbed to infectious and parasitic diseases, accounting for around 24% of the total 88,628 deaths recorded in the city. This alarming statistic underscores the significant impact of infectious diseases on Delhi's mortality rate.
Delhi saw a notable increase in cancer-related deaths in 2023, with 6,054 institutional deaths recorded, representing a 12% rise from 5,409 in 2022. Additionally, infectious and parasitic diseases, including cholera, diarrhea, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B, continued to pose a significant health threat.
Statistics:
Delhi's 2023 infant mortality statistics are alarming. The top causes of institutional infant deaths were:
Malnutrition, slow fetal growth, and immaturity (1,517)
Pneumonia (1,373)
Septicaemia (1,109)
Hypoxia/birth asphyxia-related respiratory conditions (704).
These statistics highlight the pressing need for improved maternal and infant healthcare.
The report reveals that in Delhi, institutional deaths predominantly occurred among individuals aged 45-64 years, totaling 28,611 (32.28%), followed by those aged 65 and above, with 26,096 fatalities (29.44%) in 2023.
Reference:
1.https://des.delhi.gov.in/sites/default/files/DES/generic_multiple_files/mccd_report_2023.pdf
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Sai Sindhuja K/MSM)
