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Communicable Disease Cases and Deaths in Kerala – 2023


In 2023, Kerala reported over 30 lakh cases of fever and 4.8 lakh cases of acute diarrheal disease, making them the most common communicable illnesses, though with very low death counts. However, diseases like dengue (165 deaths), leptospirosis (282 deaths), and influenza A H1N1 (68 deaths) accounted for the highest fatalities, highlighting their severe impact despite comparatively lower case numbers.