High Child Mortality: Over 127,000 children under five die from pneumonia yearly in India, 14% of deaths in this group
Risk Factors: Poor air, overcrowding, malnutrition, and solid fuels increase pneumonia vulnerability in low-income areas
Economic Burden: Treatment costs and lost productivity from pneumonia hit low-income families hardest
Healthcare Gaps: Rural areas lack medical supplies and skilled workers, raising pneumonia risks
Low Adult Vaccination: Despite recent efforts, adult pneumonia vaccination rates remain low.
Costly Impact: Pneumonia treatment costs INR 210,862 in private hospitals, with indirect costs adding strain.–
Immunization Progress: Programs raised infant vaccination to 83% by 2022, lowering under-five mortality
Preventative Needs: Better air quality, more vaccinations, and healthcare funding are essential to fight pneumonia.