Respiratory diseases emerged as the leading cause of medically certified deaths in Mizoram in 2025, accounting for 721 fatalities, including 268 women, according to the Medical Certification of Causes of Death (MCCD) Report, 2025 released by the state government.
The report, published by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, revealed that respiratory ailments accounted for 17.3 per cent of all medically certified deaths recorded during the year. Digestive diseases were the second-largest cause, contributing 15 per cent of the deaths, followed by diseases of the circulatory system at 13.7 per cent.
Infectious and parasitic diseases accounted for 12.2 per cent of medically certified deaths, while cancer, classified under neoplasms, was responsible for 11 per cent.
The MCCD Report, 2025 was officially released by Chief Registrar of Births and Deaths-cum-Commissioner and Secretary Vanlaldina Fanai during a programme organised by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
The report showed that Mizoram recorded 4,146 medically certified deaths in 2025, compared to 4,329 in 2024, reflecting a decline of 183 cases.
Among the districts, Aizawl reported the highest number of medically certified deaths at 2,664. Lunglei recorded 350 deaths, while Kolasib reported 282.
The report provides a detailed classification of deaths based on medical certification, offering valuable insights into the major health conditions contributing to mortality across the state.
