These are the top 10 global causes of death - The World Economic …
Feb 3, 2021 · The leading cause of death in the world in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, the WHO report found. It was responsible for 16% of total …
What are the main causes of death worldwide? | World Economic …
Dec 16, 2020 · Back in 2000, Ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death and it remains the top killed today, accounting for 8.9 million deaths in 2019 or 16 percent of total …
5 of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases - The World …
Apr 9, 2020 · And it’s in the top 10 causes of death worldwide. TB is caused by bacteria spread from person to person in the air through coughs or sneezes. It can be treated with antibiotics, …
How does COVID-19 compare to other major causes of death?
Sep 29, 2020 · 56 million people died in 2017, with cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death globally. More than a million people have now died of COVID-19 – the disease caused …
The top causes of death for women – and how to combat them
Oct 31, 2017 · The statistics have been aggregated by region – but interestingly, regardless of the development status of a woman’s environment, the causes of death are consistently NCDs. …
Strokes could cause 10 million deaths by 2050, and other health …
Oct 25, 2023 · PPH, or excessive bleeding after birth, results in around 70,000 deaths a year, despite being treatable and preventable. It affects millions of women each year and is the …
New study explores how we can address heart disease in women
Jun 10, 2021 · Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. An all-female-led Lancet Commission aims to reduce the burden of CVD by 2030. …
Climate Crisis May Cause 14.5 Million Deaths by 2050
Jan 16, 2024 · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report, published today, warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 …
12 new breakthroughs in the fight against cancer - The World …
Oct 21, 2024 · Cancer kills around 10 million people a year and is a leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Breast, lung and colon cancer are …
Investing in stroke care is investing in people – patients and care ...
Jan 16, 2025 · Investing in stroke is investing in people – patients, families and care providers. Together, we can build a world where stroke is no longer a leading cause of death and …