Over 70 per cent of the COVID-19 deaths in India are due to comorbidities.

Comorbidities have been common factors in more than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths that India has seen so far.

Comorbidities have been common factors in more than 70 per cent COVID-19 deaths that India has seen so far.Statistics by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare shows that over 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities. (click on 'COVID-19 Statewise Status' to view the statistics)

During a briefing Joint Secretary(Health) Lav Agarwal stated that comorbidity like diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney and heart-related issues was found in 78 per cent of the coronavirus deaths. He also added that both old age and co-morbidities were found as risk factors with COVID-19 patients.

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