Top 10 Leading Causes Of Death
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26 Dec 2024
According to the WHO, the top 10 causes of death accounted for 39 million deaths, representing 57% of the total 68 million deaths worldwide.
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Ischaemic Heart Disease- The leading global cause of death, responsible for 13% of all deaths
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COVID-19- A newly emerged cause, directly responsible for 8.8 million deaths in 2021, significantly altering the ranking of other causes
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Stroke- Previously the second leading cause, stroke moved to third, accounting for about 10% of total deaths
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- Now ranked fourth, responsible for approximately 5% of all deaths
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Lower Respiratory Infections- The deadliest communicable disease after COVID-19, ranked fifth
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Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung Cancers- Deaths increased from 1.2 million in 2000 to 1.9 million in 2021, placing this group in sixth
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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia- Ranked seventh, causing 1.8 million deaths
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Diabetes- Remains among the top causes, with a 95% increase in deaths since 2000
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Diabetes- Remains among the top causes, with a 95% increase in deaths since 2000
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Tuberculosis: Ranked as the 10th leading cause of death globally.
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