Disease Prevalence Dashboard — Kerala
District-wise Number of Diseases Reported in Kerala (2020–2024)
Cases (latest)
0
Deaths (latest)
0
Disease Trend
Values
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Data availability notes
Some diseases first appear partway through the 2020–2024 window; where a disease is not present in a year it is shown as zero.
Source: DHS Reports | District-wise disease surveillance data for Kerala (2020-2024)
2. Non-Communicable Diseases
Disease Definition
Diabetes: A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels.
Total Cases
245,000
Prevalence Rate
18.5%
Screening Coverage
67%
Key Insights
- Kerala has higher prevalence of lifestyle diseases compared to national average due to aging population.
Diabetes Prevalence 2023
Low
High
3. Endemic Diseases
Disease Definition
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, causing fever and joint pain.
Key Insights
- Kerala experiences seasonal outbreaks of vector-borne diseases during monsoon months.
2023
Chikungunya Cases 2023
Low
High
4. Vaccination Coverage
Vaccine Definition
DPT vaccine provides protection against Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), and Tetanus.
Kerala Coverage 2023
98.5%
India Coverage 2023
93.2%
Gap (Kerala - India)
5.3%
Key Insights
- Kerala maintains highest vaccination coverage in India across all major vaccines.
DPT Vaccination Coverage 2023
5. District-wise Disease Trends (2020–2024)
Cases (latest)
0
Deaths (latest)
0
Disease Trend
Values
| Year | Cases | Deaths |
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Data availability notes
Some diseases first appear partway through the 2020–2024 window; where a disease is not present in a year it is shown as zero.
- Available from 2024: Probable West Nile and Probable Amoebic Meningo-encephalitis.
- Available from 2023: Amoebic Meningo-encephalitis.
- Available from 2022: Food poisoning, Rabies (Probable), and Monkeypox (M Pox).
- Available from 2021: Zika, West Nile and Hepatitis E.
Source: DHS Reports | District-wise disease surveillance data for Kerala (2020-2024)