Delhi Records 65,985 TB Deaths in Two Decades, Young Adults Most Affected
Written By : Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri
Published On 2026-01-31 12:15 GMT | Update On 2026-01-31 12:30 GMT
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The national capital recorded 65,985 deaths due to Tuberculosis in the past two decades, with people aged 25-44 being the most affected, according to a report from the Delhi government.
The data analysed from 2005 to 2024 showed that a total of 65,985 people died due to tuberculosis, which peaked in 2024 with 5,093 fatalities. The lowest number of deaths in the last 20 years was recorded in 2007 at 2,516.
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Delhi Records 65,985 TB Deaths in Two Decades, Youth Most Affected
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