What was the leading cause of death in Delhi in 2024?

Deaths due to diseases of the circulatory system were the leading cause of fatalities in Delhi in 2024, followed by infectious and parasitic diseases.

How has the overall death rate changed in Delhi recently?

The overall death rate in Delhi has shown a rise, with the total number of deaths increasing in 2024 compared to 2023.

What is the projected population growth for Delhi?

Delhi's population is projected to increase to 2.65 crore by 2036.

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Delhi Sees Rise in Respiratory Deaths in 2024

15 Jan

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Summary

Respiratory disease deaths in Delhi increased to 9,211 in 2024.
Overall deaths in Delhi rose to 1.39 lakh in 2024 from 1.32 lakh.
Daily average deaths in Delhi were 381 in 2024, up from 363 in 2023.

Delhi Sees Rise in Respiratory Deaths in 2024

Delhi recorded 9,211 deaths from respiratory diseases in 2024, an increase from 8,801 in 2023, as per recent government data. These fatalities stem from common conditions like asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, and tuberculosis, all contributing to breathing difficulties.

The overall number of deaths in the national capital rose to 1.39 lakh in 2024, up from 1.32 lakh in 2023. This indicates an upward trend in mortality rates, with an average of 381 deaths per day in 2024 compared to 363 in 2023.

While the total number of live births saw a slight decrease to 3,06,459 in 2024 from 3,15,087 in 2023, the death rate per 1,000 persons increased to 6.37 in 2024 from 6.16 in 2023.

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