Leading causes of death
As a newly emerged cause of deaths, COVID-19 was directly responsible for 8.7 million deaths in 2021. Lower respiratory infections remained the world’s most deadly communicable disease …
Causes of Death - Our World in Data
More progress is possible, and the impact of causes of death can fall further. On this page, you will find global data and research on leading causes of death and how they can be prevented. …
The Top 10 Causes of Death Worldwide — And How to Prevent …
Jun 1, 2025 · In children under five, respiratory infections remain a leading cause of death, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Here, prevention and treatment are often a …
Mortality and global health estimates
WHO’s Global Health Estimates provide latest available data on causes of death globally, by region, by sex and by income group. They are published every 3 or 4 years and identify trends …
Leading Causes of Death in the World
Economic Impact on Health The leading cause of death in the world for countless years running is heart disease. In 2017, heart disease accounted for nearly 32% of the world’s total deaths. …
The Heart of the World - PMC
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 …
WHO reveals leading causes of death and disability worldwide ...
Dec 9, 2020 · Noncommunicable diseases now make up 7 of the world’s top 10 causes of death, according to WHO’s 2019 Global Health Estimates, published today.
Top Ten Leading Causes Of Death In The World
May 7, 2018 · Per World Health Organization statistics from 2015, the top 10 killers, many of which are lifestyle-related, account for 51.4% of all deaths globally.