Dr. Navigating Mortality in the North-Central Indian Corridor: A Statistical Analysis of Drivers Among Ravidassia Youth (19–30)
A Statistical Analysis of Drivers Among Ravidassia Youth (19–30)
Abstract
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study analyses a primary mortality dataset (N=100) documented between 2020 and 2023 across seven North-Central Indian states/UTs. Data was sourced through community-based networks within the Ravidassia community. Descriptive statistics were applied to a subset of 36 individuals aged 19–30 to identify mortality patterns, including accidental, biological, and psychosocial factors.
Findings: Within the youth subset (n=36), the mean age of mortality was 25.36 (sigma = 3.32), with a stark male predominance (86%). Primary causes included External Trauma (n=14), specifically road traffic accidents and agrarian hazards such as electrocution. Fatalities of Undetermined Intent (n=10) and Substance-Related Disorders (n=4) represent significant mortality categories. Furthermore, Disease Complications (n=5), such as early-onset diabetes and Pulmonary tuberculosis—exacerbated by suboptimal clinical management—indicate critical health vulnerabilities. The modal age of 30 represents a mortality concentration accounting for 36% of the total dataset.
Conclusion: The findings reveal a multifaceted public health crisis within the Ravidassia community. High premature mortality, driven by occupational hazards, suboptimal clinical management, and psychosocial stressors, suggests deep-seated structural vulnerabilities. These results underscore the urgent need for enhanced agrarian safety, improved healthcare retention, and community-led health frameworks. Prioritizing these protective environments is essential to mitigate premature loss and safeguard the community’s future potential.
References
Aggarwal, T. (2025, 8 24). Forensic Pathology and Death Investigation Under India’s New Criminal Laws. Retrieved from Law Article: https://lawarticle.in/forensic-pathology-and-death-investigation-under-indias-new-criminal-laws/
Basu, O. (2022, 8 1). 30 people are killed by electrocution in India every day: NCRB data. Retrieved from zeenews: https://zeenews.india.com/india/30-people-are-killed-by-electrocution-in-india-every-day-2492090.html
Bhat, J. (2017, 7). Investigation of the risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis: A case–control study among Saharia tribe in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5719614/
Dash, D. K. (2025, 12 4). 1.77 Lakh killed in road crashes in 2024; maximum ever in a year. Retrieved from THE TIMES OF INDIA: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/1-77-lakh-killed-in-road-crashes-in-2024-maximum-ever-in-a-year/articleshow/125762333.cms
Gopal, N. (2025, 10 1). For 2nd year in row, Punjab logs highest drug overdose deaths in 2023: NCRB report. Retrieved from THE TIMES OF INDIA : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/for-2nd-yr-in-row-punjab-logs-highest-drug-overdose-deaths-in-2023-ncrb-report/articleshow/124243468.cms
Gray, D. (2014, 6). Comparative Analysis of Suicide, Accidental, and Undetermined Cause of Death Classification. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4411039/
Jain, I. (2025, 9 12). Minds after Death: The Expanding Role of Psychological Autopsy in Investigations: A Review. Retrieved from forensic journal: https://www.forensicscijournal.com/journals/jfsr/jfsr-aid1096.php
Joos, O. (2021, 7 8). Legal Frameworks: A Starting Point for Strengthening Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems and Improving Cause and Manner of Death Statistics in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8408807/
Kalra, D. (2025, 3 19). Addressing Mental Health Disparities in Marginalized Indian Communities. Retrieved from blog.manahwellness.com: https://blog.manahwellness.com/addressing-mental-health-disparities-in-marginalized-indian-communities/
Kanaujiya, S. K. (2025, 6 6). Prevalence of Perceived Stress within the Ravidassia Community in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey and Contextual Analysis. Retrieved from researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393181337_Prevalence_of_Perceived_Stress_within_the_Ravidassia_Community_in_India_A_Cross-Sectional_Survey_and_Contextual_Analysis
Koya, S. F. (2022, 1 10). Tuberculosis and Diabetes in India: Stakeholder Perspectives on Health System Challenges and Opportunities for Integrated Care. Retrieved from Pubmed Central : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8907360/
Kumar, D. (2025, 11). The Formation of Ravidassia Religious Identity: The Role of the Ravidassia Diaspora: An Analysis. Retrieved from researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397744646_The_Formation_of_Ravidassia_Religious_Identity_The_Role_of_the_Ravidassia_Diaspora_An_Analysis
Kumari, M. (2020, 8 20). Caste, religion and regional differentials in life expectancy at birth in India: cross-sectional estimates from recent National Family Health Survey. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7440832/
Madhopuri, B. (2019, 9 8). Building Begumpura. Retrieved from The Indian Express, Journalism of Courage: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/guru-ravidas-poems-punjabi-begumpura-society-5975930/
Maiti, S. (2023, 2 20). Socioeconomic inequality in awareness, treatment and control of diabetes among adults in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey of India (NFHS), 2019-2021. Retrieved from Pubmed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36805018/
Pai, M. (2016, 2 16). TB control: challenges and opportunities for India. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5916376/
Parmar, P. B. (2022, 5 14). Utility of inquest and medico-legal autopsy in community deaths at tertiary care hospital of India. Retrieved from Pubmed Central : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9254770/
Patel, J. (2024, 4). Reshaping the equitable and inclusive access to healthcare: A qualitative study. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11067480/
Reuters, B. (2009, 5 25). Austrian Sikh temple attack sparks riots in India. Retrieved from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/article/world/us/austrian-sikh-temple-attack-sparks-riots-in-india-idUSTRE54O0WV/
Riddell, M. A. (2021, 11 22). ASHA-Led Community-Based Groups to Support Control of Hypertension in Rural India Are Feasible and Potentially Scalable. Retrieved from Pubmed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34881267/
Sharma, B. (2017, 9). Drug abuse: Uncovering the burden in rural Punjab. Retrieved from Pubmed Central : https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5787955/
Singh, I. (2010, 2 1). Punjab sects declayers new religion. Retrieved from THE TIMES OF INDIA: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-sect-declares-new-religion/articleshow/5521656.cms
Singh, I. (2024, 8 23). Rift over sub-quota: tough job ahead for parties in Punjab. Retrieved from THE TIMES OF INDIA: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/rift-between-scheduled-caste-communities-in-punjab/articleshow/112723619.cms
Soman, B. (2025, 6 17). Empowering Healthcare Access: Ethnographic Insights into Sustainable Solutions for a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in South India- a Qualitative Research. Retrieved from Pubmed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12290442/
Wells, J. C. (2016, 7 7). The Elevated Susceptibility to Diabetes in India: An Evolutionary Perspective. Retrieved from frontiers: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2016.00145/full
Copyright (c) 2026 Sandeep Kumar Kanaujiya, Bharat Ahirwar
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant the International Journal of Social Science Research and Review (IJSSRR) the right of first publication.
Articles published in IJSSRR are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is properly cited.
Authors are permitted to share, archive, and distribute the published version of their work, provided that proper acknowledgement of the original publication in IJSSRR is given.
