Goa’s population growth slows, 47% of natural deaths due to cancer and heart diseases
The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals an expected increase in Goa's population to 15.96 lakh by 2025 but highlights worrying trends in health metrics. The infant mortality rate has worsened, and natural deaths, predominantly from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, contribute to almost half of all deaths in the state.
The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals an expected increase in Goa's population to 15.96 lakh by 2025 but highlights worrying trends in health metrics. The infant mortality rate has worsened, and natural deaths, predominantly from heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, contribute to almost half of all deaths in the state.
