Mortality rate in India is around 3.3%: Health Ministry

Mortality rate in our country is around 3.3%. An age-wise analysis will tell you that 14.4% death has been reported in age group of 0-45 yrs. Between 45-60 yrs it is 10.3%, between 60-75 yrs it is 33.1% and for 75 yrs and above it is 42.2%. If an analysis is done on the basis of co-morbid conditions, then you will find that 83% cases had co-morbidity: Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secy, Health Ministry.