India, June 4 -- National health data reveals a significant long-term reduction in Belgium's annual death rate over the past six decades.
Early Decades and Peak Mortality
In 1960, Belgium recorded a mortality rate of 12.4 per 1,000 persons. These figures fluctuated throughout the following years, reaching a notable peak of 12.7 in 1968. During the early 1970s, mortality remained consistently high, with 1971 and 1975 reporting rates of 12.4 and 12.2 respectively.
Steady Decline Toward the Millennium
A downward trajectory became prominent by 1979 as the rate dropped to 11.4. This improvement accelerated through the late 1980s, reaching 10.6 in 1988. By 1997, the figure reached 10.2 per 1,000 persons. Progress continued into the 21st centu...