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Aug 7, 2024 · Learn about the global and regional trends of the leading causes of death in 2021, including COVID-19, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, and noncommunicable and communicable diseases. Compare the differences and similarities across income groups and see the data sources and references.
Breakdown on the causes of death in Singapore.
Explore global data and research on leading causes of death and how they can be prevented. See charts, trends, and insights on non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, neonatal and maternal deaths, and more.
- Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
- 2018
Causes of death and disability can be grouped into three large categories: communicable (infectious diseases, along with maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions), noncommunicable (chronic diseases) and injuries.
Dec 9, 2020 · The report shows that noncommunicable diseases, especially heart disease, are the leading causes of death worldwide, while communicable diseases have declined but still affect low-income countries. It also reveals trends in disability, longevity and health equity across regions and sexes.
Dec 7, 2021 · A visualization of the share of deaths from different causes in 2019, before the pandemic. See how non-communicable diseases, communicable diseases, and injuries rank among the leading causes of death worldwide.
Jun 10, 2024 · Explore the data and visualizations on the disease or injury that caused the most deaths in each country annually from 1980 to 2021. The data is based on the IHME - Global Burden of Disease Study and processed by Our World in Data.
