Data Source:
National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) data from 1995, 2004, 2014, and 2018.
Surveyed 120,942 households (1995) to 113,823 households (2018).
Morbidity categories: Infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, disabilities, injuries, and others.
Overall Trends:
Morbidity prevalence increased from 56 per thousand population (1995) to 106 (2014), then declined to 79 (2018).
Significant increase in reported morbidity risk over time
Non-communicable diseases became a major share of morbidity, with Kerala having the highest rates.
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes, are the leading cause of death worldwide and represent an emerging global health threat.
Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) Prevalence tripled from 8.6 per thousand (1995) to 30 per thousand (2018).
Highest prevalence in Kerala (177 per thousand in 2018), lowest in North-Eastern states (Meghalaya: 0.2 per thousand in 2018).
Prevalence declined in some states between 2014 and 2018.
Infectious & Communicable Diseases Prevalence doubled from 8 per thousand (1995) to 15 per thousand (2018).
Decline started in 2004.
Kerala consistently had the highest morbidity rates across all categories.
North-Eastern states generally had the lowest morbidity rates.
Disparities attributed to social, economic, and demographic factors.
Significance of the Study:
Highlights the shift from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases in India.
Shows significant variations in morbidity burden across different states.
Provides insights for addressing health challenges specific to each state.
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