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Approximately 59,000 deaths worldwide annually
90% of human rabies human infections are caused by stray dogs
While causing 99% of human rabies deaths worldwide
40% of rabies deaths occur in children from under the age of 15
Children are mostly affected by rabies

Countries

36% (18,000-20,000) of worldwide deaths occurs in India
45% of worldwide deaths occurs in Asia
Approximately 25,000 deaths in Africa

Did you know that Rabies is also prevalent in rural areas?

According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 80% of human rabies cases take place in
rural areas. In the rural communities, where stray dogs and other infected animals may be rampant,
there is an increase in the interaction between animals and humans. This increases the chances of the
disease being transmitted from rapid animals to humans, as a result of the increased contact. Also, as
40% of infected people are below age 15, it can be assumed that the children’s exposure to the dogs are
reasons why children “between ages 5 – 14 are frequent victims”.

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Published- 24/07/2021

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