Why India still doesn’t know what most people die of: Study finds only 1 in 5 deaths are medically certified
Published on: Jan. 11, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A nationwide study reveals a critical public health gap in India, with nearly four out of five deaths lacking medically confirmed causes. This data deficit, most severe in North India and Delhi, hinders effective healthcare planning and disease tracking. The issue stems from hospitals not reporting death data, an administrative rather than medical problem.
