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Topic: Mortality

Centre plans population-level study amid concerns over sudden deaths among young Indians, ‘Covid link’

The Union Ministry of Health's research department is collaborating with New Delhi-based health research organisation, INCLEN International, for the analysis.

Like chips & sodas? Big portions may spike mortality risk by 28%, says study spanning 5 continents

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that the risk is greater in lower- and middle-income countries. It's part of a larger research.

India records 624 Covid deaths in 24 hours as Goa, Kerala, Chandigarh update data

Kerala, Chandigarh, Goa add 225, 256 and 94 deaths, respectively. India’s 7-day average of daily fatalities has mostly remained below 400 over the last month.

Covid led to biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II, Oxford study finds

The study found that 27 of 29 nations spanning Europe, the US and Chile saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020, and at a scale which wiped out years of progress on mortality.

Comorbidities linked to 6.26% lower risk of mortality in India compared to England — study

Study by Stanford & Johns Hopkins University was done to understand how Covid comorbidities affect mortality in lower-middle-income country like India, compared to high-income England.

Efficient healthcare kept Covid mortality at minimum, recovery at maximum, says Harsh Vardhan

The Union Health Minister Friday said continuously the rising Covid recovery rate and the progressively falling case fatality rate have proven the success of India's containment strategy.

Too much sitting is bad for you. It increases risk of mortality from all causes

If sitting at a desk all day is bad, can I lie down when working from home?

What the history of foreign invasions tell us about suicides across India

On suicide rates, there is a clear divide between north and south India.

Is a longer lifespan the key to greater happiness?

Philosophers offer important insights on whether a long life makes our lives better or just longer.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.