Common Causes of Death in the World
July 13, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Blogs and Resources
The world seems to be getting a smaller and smaller place. Death is something that we all share in common around the world. However it is telling when you look at the differences in what causes death
In the USA the top 5 causes of death are in % terms
1. Diseases of the heart
28.5
2. Malignant tumors
22.8
3. Cerebrovascular diseases
6.7
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
5.1
5. Accidents (unintentional injuries)
4.4
In the world the top 5 causes of death are
1. Ischemic heart disease
12.6
2. Cerebrovascular diseases
9.7
3. Lower respiratory infections (e.g., pneumonia)
6.8
4. HIV/AIDS
4.9
5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4.8
It illustrates to me the differences across the world and yet in those …read more
