Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality globally. Of the 20.5 million CVD-related deaths in 2021, approximately 80% occurred in low- and middle-income …

Apr 3, 2024 · The leading causes of age-standardised deaths globally were the same in 2019 as they were in 1990; in descending order, these were, ischaemic heart disease, stroke, chronic …

Dec 11, 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 …

Mar 25, 2025 · Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds. Seventy-three per cent of global suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries. The reasons for suicide …

Nov 13, 2025 · Globally, TB is the world’s leading cause of death from a single infectious agent and among the top 10 causes of death. TB was also both the leading killer of people with HIV …

Dec 26, 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.

Number of deaths for leading causes of death Heart disease: 680,981 Cancer: 613,352 Accidents (unintentional injuries): 222,698 Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 162,639 Chronic lower …

Feb 3, 2025 · Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths. The most common cancers are breast, lung, colon …