- Life expectancy in India fell by 2.6 years in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1.19 million excess deaths reported.
- Younger age groups, females, and marginalized social groups were disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
- Gender disparities were evident, with females experiencing a larger decline in life expectancy compared to males.
- Social disparities were also highlighted, with high-caste Hindus experiencing less of a decline in life expectancy compared to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Muslims.
- The study used high-quality data from India’s National Family Health Survey-5 to estimate changes in life expectancy and mortality impacts, providing valuable insights into pandemic mortality in India.
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Public Health & Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology