Health
Road accident deaths
Road accidents are now the leading cause of death among young men in particular. Two-wheeler riders are at particular risk, and traffic violations play a major role
Road accidents
Measurement
Estimating the true extent of road accident fatalities
By official statistics, India has the largest number of reported deaths from road accidents of any country. But these are likely significant underestimates
Health
India's disease transition
India is in the midst of a key public health transition, with communicable diseases now accounting for a falling share of deaths
