GBD 2023 Report: NCDs Now Dominate Deaths in India
Why in the news
The GBD 2023 report, released at the World Health Summit in Berlin, shows death and illness shifting towards non-communicable diseases (NCDs); India mirrors this trend.
Key facts
- World: NCDs cause close to two-thirds of deaths and illness.
- India, 1990: diarrhoeal diseases topped the list, with age-standardised mortality rate (ASMR) of 300.53 per lakh.
- India, 2023: NCDs lead; Covid-19 ranked 20th.
- All-cause ASMR: 1,513.05 per lakh in 1990 to 871.09 in 2023.
| 2023 rank | Cause | ASMR per lakh |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic heart disease | 127.82 |
| 2 | COPD | 99.25 |
| 3 | Stroke | 92.88 |
Life expectancy, 1990 to 2023
- Overall: 58.46 to 71.56 years.
- Males 70.24 and females 72.96 years in 2023.
Drivers
- Urbanisation, delayed industrialisation and globalisation changed lifestyles.
Exam angle
- Report: GBD 2023; journal: The Lancet.
- Top cause in India in 2023: ischaemic heart disease.