Rising Trend: Respiratory Disease Deaths Surge in Delhi

Delhi's respiratory disease deaths increased to 9,211 in 2024, reflecting a growing trend. The city saw a total death toll of 1,39,480 amidst a continuing rise in circulatory ailments and declines in infant mortality. Meanwhile, infectious disease deaths decreased, and the birth rate showed a decline.

The national capital of Delhi recorded a notable increase in respiratory disease deaths, with numbers rising from 8,801 in 2023 to 9,211 in 2024, marking a persistent upwards trend, according to the latest data released by the Delhi government.

Respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, lung cancer, and tuberculosis account for a significant number of these fatalities, frequently causing breathing difficulties and impacting public health.

Overall, Delhi's death toll climbed to 1,39,480 in 2024, up from 1,32,391 the previous year, as circulatory diseases remained the primary cause of death, closely followed by infectious and parasitic diseases, which showed a decrease year-over-year, while infant mortality rates slightly improved.

(With inputs from agencies.)