Searched for
MORTALITY RATES COMPARISON
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record- Book recommendations by Nikhil Kamath: Looking for your next read? Check out books on managing money, understanding society, death, finding inner calm and exploring human behaviour, recommended by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath
- Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after all
- In 1968, an American scientist built a perfect "mouse utopia" with unlimited food, water, and shelter, but overcrowding shattered the mice's social bonds until the entire population died outA 1968 mouse experiment explored societal collapse in a resource-rich environment. The population exploded initially, then slowed dramatica...09 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- ‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his mindset about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, shared five influential books that shaped his perspective. His recommendations, spanning finance, psy...03 Jul, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- Haryana's infant mortality rate falls to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, matches national averageHaryana's infant mortality rate has dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births, reaching the national average. This significant achievement...06 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- Private hospitals drive surge in C-section deliveries across IndiaCaesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern states show p...30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- India's infant mortality rate touches low of 25, down from 40 in 2013India's infant mortality rate (IMR) has reached a historic low of 25, marking a 37.5% drop since 2013, according to the Registrar General o...04 Sep, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
- Omicron may be as severe as previous COVID variants, study findsThe yet-to-be-published study, posted as preprint on Research Square on May 2, adjusted for factors such as demographics, vaccination statu...05 May, 2022, 05.46 PM IST
- No substantial evidence to suggest children will be more affected in Covid third wave: ReportThe Lancet COVID-19 Commission India Task Force prepared the report after convening an experts group comprising leading paediatricians from...12 Jun, 2021, 06.05 PM IST
- Health outcomes of states that adopted PM-JAY improved compared to those who didn't: Economic SurveyStates that adopted the PM-JAY experienced greater penetration of health insurance and a reduction in infant and child mortality rates, as ...29 Jan, 2021, 06.44 PM IST
- Timely case identification, proper clinical management reason for low mortality rate compared to global figures: Health ministryAn analysis of the deaths show 64 per cent of the fatalities in males and the remaining 36 per cent in females, the ministry said.21 May, 2020, 07.14 PM IST
- Punjab's coronavirus death rate higher than Haryana: Government dataWith Punjab reporting 17 deaths so far, the COVID-19 fatality rate in the state stood at six per cent which is more than the national avera...24 Apr, 2020, 05.32 PM IST
- Ghulam Nabi Azad hits out at PM over Somalia remark in KeralaHe said there was all respect for Somalians but comparing people of Kerala which has a literacy rate of 100 per cent with them is "regretta...12 May, 2016, 10.19 PM IST
- India behind Bangladesh, Nepal in healthcare goalsCountries like China & Bangladesh have fared much better compared to India in dealing with infectious diseases like tuberculosis and measle...19 Jun, 2015, 11.32 AM IST
- States with more doctors have better healthcare indices than those with better infra: ReportWhile better health outcomes depend on multiple reasons, it appears that doctor to population ratio had a far higher impact on infant morta...19 Aug, 2014, 11.49 AM IST
- High infant mortality in Gujarat mars its developmental imageGujarat, despite growing second fastest states, is ranked 23rd when it comes at Infant Mortality Rate (IMR).04 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- 23% child mortality due to environmental degradation: World Bank"About 23% of child mortality in the country is caused by environmental degradation and diseases caused by poor water supply, sanitation an...17 Jul, 2013, 04.23 PM IST
- Does India compare poorly with China on people's well being?China’s superior growth performance has given it a per capita income more than thrice India’s23 Mar, 2011, 11.05 PM IST
- Budget 2011: Children’s health needs attention, say activistsDemanding an increase in the health budget, Save the Children CEO Thomas Chandy said children were dying of preventable and treatable cause...28 Feb, 2011, 10.03 AM IST
Load More
