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India's Youth Face NCD Crisis: Deaths Rise
28 May
Summary
- NCDs caused 60% of deaths in India from 2022-2024.
- Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of NCD deaths.
- Suicide is the top cause of death for 15-29 year olds.
India is experiencing a significant shift in its mortality profile, with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) becoming the primary cause of death. Between 2022 and 2024, NCDs were responsible for 60% of all fatalities, a notable rise from earlier periods. Cardiovascular diseases alone contributed 32.1% of these deaths.
This trend of NCDs, particularly heart-related illnesses, increasingly affecting adults in their 30s and 40s is a growing concern for the nation's workforce. The data also reveals that suicide remains the leading cause of death for individuals aged 15-29, highlighting increasing mental health challenges.
The report indicates India is undergoing an epidemiological transition, similar to middle- and high-income nations, where chronic diseases dominate. This presents a "double burden" as infectious diseases remain a challenge.
Differences in NCD prevalence are noted between urban and rural areas, and between men and women, with higher rates observed in urban settings and among men. Empowered Action Group states also show a different NCD burden compared to other states.
