A Delhi government report reveals that nearly a quarter of all deaths in the capital in 2023 were due to infectious diseases like cholera and tuberculosis.
Infections Cause 24 of Delhi Deaths in 2023
Delhi: A new report from the Delhi government has revealed that infectious and parasitic diseases were responsible for nearly 24 percent of all deaths in the capital last year. According to the Medical Certification of Cause of Deaths (MCCD) Report 2023, issued by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, around 21,000 people died due to illnesses like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B. These figures are part of the 88,628 institutional deaths recorded in the city in 2023.
Alarming Rise in Deaths Due to Infections
The report showed that out of nearly 89,000 deaths registered in Delhi, a significant number were due to infectious diseases. The government data shows that diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, and tuberculosis remain major health challenges, contributing to nearly one-fourth of the total institutional deaths.
Cancer Deaths Also on the Rise
In addition to infectious diseases, cancer-related deaths saw an increase. In 2023, 6,054 deaths were attributed to cancer, marking a 12 percent rise from the 5,409 cases reported in 2022. This suggests a growing concern around cancer as a leading cause of death in the capital.