AIIMS Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Sudden Deaths in Young Adults

Economic Times
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AIIMS found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to sudden deaths in young adults, identifying coronary artery disease as the main cause.
AIIMS Study Finds No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Sudden Deaths in Young Adults
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The Indian Council of Medical Research-supported study at AIIMS Delhi comprehensively evaluated 180 sudden death cases aged 18-65 through verbal autopsy, imaging, and histopathology between May 2023 and April 2024. Among 94 young adult cases, no link with COVID-19 vaccination was found. Most deaths stemmed from coronary artery disease, with respiratory illnesses like pneumonia and tuberculosis also significant. The study challenges misinformed claims about vaccines causing sudden deaths and calls for focused interventions on cardiovascular health and respiratory disease control in India.
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Key insights

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    Coronary artery disease is an under-recognized killer among young adults in: The high incidence of coronary artery disease-related deaths in young adults reflects lifestyle and stress changes, highlighting a public health gap in early detection and prevention.

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    No scientific basis for linking COVID-19 vaccines to sudden deaths: This controlled autopsy-based study reinforces global safety data, countering misinformation that could undermine vaccine confidence.

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    Respiratory diseases remain a leading cause of mortality despite medical: Persistent deaths from pneumonia and tuberculosis indicate ongoing public health challenges in disease management and control in developing countries like India.

Takeaways

The AIIMS study provides scientifically grounded reassurance on COVID-19 vaccine safety and points to coronary artery disease and respiratory illnesses as key targets for reducing sudden death in young adults in India.

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