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Causes of Death

Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 29% of all deaths. Infectious and parasitic diseases are the second leading cause, responsible for 23% of deaths. Malignant neoplasms, commonly known as cancer, make up 12% of fatalities.

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Causes of Death

Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes, are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 29% of all deaths. Infectious and parasitic diseases are the second leading cause, responsible for 23% of deaths. Malignant neoplasms, commonly known as cancer, make up 12% of fatalities.

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Causes of Death

Respiratory Unintentional Digestive diseases


diseases injuries 3%
6% 6% Perinatal
conditions
4% Intentional injuries (Suicide,
Violence, War, etc)
3%
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Malignant neoplasms (cancers) 2%
12% Diabetes mellitus Diseases of the genitourinary
2% system
Maternal conditions 1%
1%

Congenital abnormalities
1%
Nutritional
Endocrine/nutritional disorders deficiencies
Others 0% 1%
Infectious and parasitic diseases 3%
23%
Neoplasms other than malignant
0%

Skin diseases
0% Musculoskeletal
diseases
0%
Cardiovascular diseases
29%

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