s. There were 57,029,000
. Some causes listed include
s also included in more specific subordinate causes (as indicated by the "Group" column), and some causes are omitted, so the percentages do not sum to 100. According to the
Deaths per 100,000 per year
| Group |
Cause |
Percent
of
deaths |
All |
Male |
Female |
| – |
All Causes |
100.00 |
916.1 |
954.7 |
877.1 |
| A |
Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular diseases is the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels ....
s |
29.34 |
268.8 |
259.3 |
278.4 |
| B |
Infectious An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. In an infection, the infecting organism seeks to utilize the host's resources to multiply, usually at the expense of the host. The infecting organism, or pathogen, interferes with the normal functioning of the...
and parasiticParasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between organisms of different species where one organism, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the host....
diseases |
19.12 |
175.2 |
185.1 |
165.1 |
| A.1 |
Ischemic heart disease Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease , or myocardial ischaemia, is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease...
|
12.64 |
115.8 |
121.4 |
110.1 |
| C |
Malignant Malignancy is the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors to become progressively worse and to potentially result in death. It is characterized by the properties of anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis...
neoplasms (cancerCancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth , invasion , and sometimes metastasis...
s) |
12.49 |
114.4 |
126.9 |
101.7 |
| A.2 |
Cerebrovascular disease Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain dysfunctions related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause; it damages the blood vessel lining, endothelium, exposing the underlying collagen where platelets aggregate to initiate a repairing process...
(StrokeA stroke is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by thrombosis or embolism or due to a hemorrhage...
) |
9.66 |
88.5 |
81.4 |
95.6 |
| B.1 |
RespiratoryThe respiratory systems function is to allow gas exchange to all parts of the body. The space between the alveoli & the capillaries, the anatomy or structure of the exchange system, and the precise physiological uses of the exchanged gases vary depending on the organism...
infections |
6.95 |
63.7 |
63.5 |
63.8 |
| B.1.1 |
Lower respiratory tract infection
While often used as a synonym for pneumonia, the rubric of lower respiratory tract infection can also be applied to other types of infection including lung abscess, acute bronchitis, and emphysema...
s |
6.81 |
62.4 |
62.2 |
62.6 |
| D |
Respiratory diseases |
6.49 |
59.5 |
61.1 |
57.9 |
| E |
Unintentional injuries (Accident An accident is a specific, identifiable, unexpected, unusual and unintended external action which occurs in a particular time and place, without apparent or deliberate cause but with marked effects...
s, etc) |
6.23 |
57.0 |
73.7 |
40.2 |
| B.2 |
HIV/AIDS |
4.87 |
44.6 |
46.2 |
43.0 |
| D.1 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
4.82 |
44.1 |
45.1 |
43.1 |
| – |
Perinatal conditions |
4.32 |
39.6 |
43.7 |
35.4 |
| F |
Digestive disease All diseases that pertain to the gastrointestinal tract are labelled as digestive diseases. This includes diseases of the esophagus, stomach, first, second and third part of the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, the ileo-cecal complex, large intestine sigmoid colon and rectum.-Esophagus:*Esophagitis -...
s |
3.45 |
31.6 |
34.9 |
28.2 |
| B.3 |
Diarrhea In medicine, diarrhea , also spelled diarrhoea , is the condition of having frequent loose or liquid bowel movements. Acute diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries and the second most common cause of infant deaths worldwide...
l diseases |
3.15 |
28.9 |
30.0 |
27.8 |
| G |
Intentional injuries (Suicide Suicide is the intentional killing of one's self. Many dictionaries also note the metaphorical sense of "willful destruction of one's self-interest"...
, ViolenceViolence is the expression of physical or verbal force against self or other, compelling action against one's will on pain of being hurt. Variant uses of the term refer to the destruction of non-living objects . Worldwide, violence is used as a tool of manipulation and also is an area of concern...
, WarWar is a reciprocated, armed conflict, between two or more non-congruous entities, aimed at reorganising a subjectively designed, geo-politically desired result...
, etc) |
2.84 |
26.0 |
37.0 |
14.9 |
| B.4 |
TuberculosisTuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria...
|
2.75 |
25.2 |
32.9 |
17.3 |
| B.5 |
MalariaMalaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by a eukaryotic protist of the genus Plasmodium. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Each year, there are approximately 350–500 million cases of malaria, killing between one and...
|
2.23 |
20.4 |
19.4 |
21.5 |
| C.1 |
Lung cancerLung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, which is the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells...
s |
2.18 |
20.0 |
28.4 |
11.4 |
| E.1 |
Road traffic accidents |
2.09 |
19.1 |
27.8 |
10.4 |
| B.6 |
Childhood diseases |
1.97 |
18.1 |
18.0 |
18.2 |
| H |
Neuropsychiatric Neuropsychiatry is the branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system.It preceded the current disciplines of psychiatry and neurology, in as much as psychiatrists and neurologists had a common training . However, neurology and psychiatry subsequently...
disorders |
1.95 |
17.9 |
18.4 |
17.3 |
| – |
Diabetes mellitusDiabetes mellitus —often referred to simply as diabetes—is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough, or does not properly respond to, insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas. Insulin enables cells to absorb glucose in order to turn it into energy...
|
1.73 |
15.9 |
14.1 |
17.7 |
| A.3 |
Hypertensive heart disease Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart. Billy Mays died from this-Symptoms:* Fatigue* Irregular pulse* Swelling of feet* Weight gain* Nausea* Shortness of breath...
|
1.60 |
14.6 |
13.4 |
15.9 |
| G.1 |
Suicide Suicide is the intentional killing of one's self. Many dictionaries also note the metaphorical sense of "willful destruction of one's self-interest"...
|
1.53 |
14.0 |
17.4 |
10.6 |
| C.2 |
Stomach cancerStomach or gastric cancer can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs; particularly the esophagus, lungs and the liver. Stomach cancer causes about 800,000 deaths worldwide per year.-Epidemiology:...
|
1.49 |
13.7 |
16.7 |
10.5 |
| I |
Diseases of the genitourinary system In anatomy, the genitourinary system or urogenital system is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system. These are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathways, like the male urethra.* Male...
|
1.49 |
13.6 |
14.1 |
13.1 |
| F.1 |
CirrhosisCirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules , leading to progressive loss of liver function...
of the liver |
1.38 |
12.6 |
16.1 |
9.1 |
| I.1 |
Nephritis Nephritis is inflammation of the kidney. The word comes from the Greek nephro- meaning "of the kidney" and -itis meaning "inflammation". Nephritis is often caused by infections, toxins, and auto-immune diseases.-Subtypes:...
/nephropathyNephropathy refers to damage to or disease of the kidney. An older term for this is nephrosis.-Causes:Causes of nephropathy include administration of analgesics, xanthine oxidase deficiency, and long-term exposure to lead or its salts...
|
1.19 |
10.9 |
11.0 |
10.7 |
| C.3 |
Colorectal cancerColorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. With 655,000 deaths worldwide per year, it is the third most common form of cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Many...
|
1.09 |
10.0 |
10.3 |
9.7 |
| C.4 |
Liver cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary malignancy of the liver. Most cases of HCC are secondary to either a viral hepatitide infection or cirrhosis...
|
1.08 |
9.9 |
13.6 |
6.2 |
| B.6.1 |
MeaslesMeasles is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. Morbilliviruses, like other paramyxoviruses, are enveloped, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA viruses...
|
1.07 |
9.8 |
9.8 |
9.9 |
| G.2 |
ViolenceViolence is the expression of physical or verbal force against self or other, compelling action against one's will on pain of being hurt. Variant uses of the term refer to the destruction of non-living objects . Worldwide, violence is used as a tool of manipulation and also is an area of concern...
|
0.98 |
9.0 |
14.2 |
3.7 |
| – |
Maternal conditions Maternal death, or maternal mortality, also "obstetrical death" is the death of a woman during or shortly after a pregnancy. In 2000, the United Nations estimated global maternal mortality at 529,000, of which less than 1% occurred in the developed world...
|
0.89 |
8.2 |
0.0 |
16.5 |
| – |
Congenital abnormalities Congenital disorder involves defects in or damage to a developing fetus. It may be the result of genetic abnormalities, the intrauterine environment, errors of morphogenesis, or a chromosomal abnormality. The outcome of the disorder will further depend on complex interactions between the pre-natal...
|
0.86 |
7.9 |
8.1 |
7.7 |
| J |
Nutritional deficiencies Deficiency diseases are diseases in humans that are directly or indirectly caused by a lack of essential nutrients in the diet. Deficiency diseases are commonly associated with chronic malnutrition. Additionally, conditions such as obesity from overeating can also cause, or contribute to, serious...
|
0.85 |
7.8 |
6.9 |
8.7 |
| C.5 |
Breast cancerBreast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast, usually in the inner lining of the milk ducts or lobules. There are different types of breast cancer, with different stages , aggressiveness, and genetic makeup. With best treatment, 10-year disease-free survival varies from 98% to 10%...
|
0.84 |
7.7 |
0.1 |
15.3 |
| C.6 |
Esophageal cancerEsophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell cancer arises from the cells that line the upper part of the esophagus. Adenocarcinoma arises from glandular cells that are present at the junction of the...
|
0.78 |
7.2 |
9.1 |
5.2 |
| A.4 |
Inflammatory heart disease |
0.71 |
6.5 |
6.7 |
6.2 |
| H.1 |
Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease , also called Alzheimer disease, Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type or simply Alzheimer's, is the most common form of dementia. This incurable, degenerative, and terminal disease was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was...
and other dementiaDementia is a serious cognitive disorder. It may be static, the result of a unique global brain injury or progressive, resulting in long-term decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the body beyond what might be expected from normal aging...
s |
0.70 |
6.4 |
4.7 |
8.1 |
| E.2 |
FallsFalling is a major cause of personal injury, especially for the elderly. Builders and miners represent worker categories representing high rates of fall injuries. The WHO estimate that 392,000 people die in falls every year...
|
0.69 |
6.3 |
7.5 |
5.0 |
| E.3 |
Drowning Drowning is death from suffocation caused by a liquid entering the lungs and preventing the absorption of oxygen leading to cerebral hypoxia and myocardial infarction...
|
0.67 |
6.1 |
8.4 |
3.9 |
| E.4 |
PoisonIn the context of biology, poisons are substances that can cause disturbances to organisms, usually by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is absorbed by an organism...
ing |
0.61 |
5.6 |
7.2 |
4.0 |
| C.7 |
LymphomaLymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphocytes of the immune system and presents as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. They often originate like balls in lymph nodes, presenting as an enlargement of the node...
s, multiple myelomaMultiple myeloma , also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease is a cancer of the white blood cells known as plasma cells. A type of B cell, plasma cells are a crucial part of the immune system responsible for the production of antibodies in humans and other vertebrates...
|
0.59 |
5.4 |
5.4 |
5.4 |
| A.5 |
Rheumatic heart disease |
0.57 |
5.3 |
4.4 |
6.1 |
| C.8 |
Oral cancer Oral cancer or Oral cavity cancer, a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity. It may arise as a primary lesion originating in any of the oral tissues, by metastasis from a distant site of origin, or by extension from a neighboring anatomic...
s and oropharynx cancersThe term head and neck cancer refers to a group of biologically similar cancers originating from the upper aerodigestive tract, including the lip, oral cavity , nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, originating from the...
|
0.56 |
5.1 |
7.1 |
3.1 |
| E.5 |
Fires |
0.55 |
5.0 |
3.8 |
6.2 |
| B.6.2 |
Pertussis Pertussis, also known as the whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It derived its name from the "whoop" sound made from the inspiration of air after a cough. A similar, milder disease is caused by B. parapertussis...
|
0.52 |
4.7 |
4.7 |
4.8 |
| C.9 |
Prostate cancerProstate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. The cancer cells may metastasize from the prostate to other parts of the body, particularly the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain, difficulty in urinating, problems...
|
0.47 |
4.3 |
8.6 |
0.0 |
| C.10 |
Leukemia Leukemia is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of blood cells, usually white blood cells . Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
|
0.46 |
4.2 |
4.7 |
3.8 |
| F.2 |
Peptic ulcer disease |
0.46 |
4.2 |
5.0 |
3.5 |
| J.1 |
Protein-energy malnutritionStarvation is a severe reduction in vitamin, nutrient, and energy intake. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition. In humans, prolonged starvation can cause permanent organ damage, and eventually death...
|
0.46 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
4.2 |
| – |
Endocrine/nutritional disorders |
0.43 |
3.9 |
3.4 |
4.4 |
| D.2 |
AsthmaAsthma is a predisposition to chronic inflammation of the lungs in which the airways are reversibly narrowed. Asthma affects 7% of the population of the United States, and 300 million worldwide...
|
0.42 |
3.9 |
3.9 |
3.8 |
| C.11 |
Cervical cancerCervical cancer is malignant neoplasm of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the cancer is in its advanced stages...
|
0.42 |
3.8 |
0.0 |
7.7 |
| C.12 |
Pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas. Each year in the United States, about 42,470 individuals are diagnosed with this condition and 35,240 die from the disease. The prognosis is generally poor; less than 5 percent of those diagnosed are still alive five years after diagnosis...
|
0.41 |
3.7 |
3.9 |
3.5 |
| B.6.3 |
TetanusTetanus, also called lockjaw, is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers. The primary symptoms are caused by tetanospasmin, a neurotoxin produced by the Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. Infection generally occurs through...
|
0.38 |
3.4 |
3.4 |
3.5 |
| B.7 |
Sexually transmitted disease A sexually transmitted disease , also known as sexually transmitted infection or venereal disease , is an illness that has a significant probability of transmission between humans or animals by means of sexual contact, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex...
s excluding HIV/AIDS |
0.32 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
2.9 |
| C.13 |
Bladder cancerBladder cancer refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the urinary bladder. It is a disease in which abnormal cells multiply without control in the bladder. The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine; it is located in the pelvis...
|
0.31 |
2.9 |
4.0 |
1.7 |
| B.8 |
MeningitisMeningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs...
|
0.30 |
2.8 |
2.9 |
2.7 |
| G.3 |
War War is a reciprocated, armed conflict, between two or more non-congruous entities, aimed at reorganising a subjectively designed, geo-politically desired result...
|
0.30 |
2.8 |
5.0 |
0.5 |
| B.7.1 |
SyphilisSyphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochetal bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. The route of transmission of syphilis is almost always through sexual contact, although there are examples of congenital syphilis via transmission from mother to child in utero.The...
|
0.28 |
2.5 |
2.7 |
2.3 |
| – |
Neoplasms other than malignant Malignancy is the tendency of a medical condition, especially tumors to become progressively worse and to potentially result in death. It is characterized by the properties of anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis...
|
0.26 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
| J.2 |
Iron deficiency anemia Iron deficiency anemia is the common type of anemia, and is also known as sideropenic anemia. It is the most common cause of microcytic anemia....
|
0.24 |
2.2 |
1.5 |
2.9 |
| C.14 |
Ovarian cancerOvarian cancer is a cancerous growth arising from different parts of the ovary.The most common form of ovarian cancer arises from the outer lining of the ovary.. However, recent evidence shows cells that line the Fallopian tube also to be prone to develop into the same kind of cancer as seen in...
|
0.24 |
2.2 |
0.0 |
4.4 |
| B.9 |
Tropical disease Tropical diseases are diseases that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions. The diseases are less prevalent in temperate climates, due in part to the occurrence of a cold season, which controls the insect population by forcing hibernation. Insects such as mosquitoes and...
s excluding malaria |
0.23 |
2.1 |
2.5 |
1.6 |
| H.2 |
EpilepsyEpilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures...
|
0.22 |
2.0 |
2.2 |
1.8 |
| – |
Musculoskeletal diseases |
0.19 |
1.7 |
1.2 |
2.2 |
| B.10 |
Hepatitis B |
0.18 |
1.7 |
2.3 |
1.0 |
| H.3 |
Parkinson's diseaseParkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions....
|
0.17 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
| H.4 |
Alcohol use disorders |
0.16 |
1.5 |
2.5 |
0.4 |
| H.5 |
Drug use Drugs can be used in many different ways, as detailed below.-Medication:People can use drugs to relieve pain or discomfort or to cure or prevent disease.-Recreational drug use:...
disorders |
0.15 |
1.4 |
2.2 |
0.5 |
| B.1.2 |
Upper respiratory infections |
0.13 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
1.2 |
| C.15 |
Uterine cancer The term uterine cancer may refer to any of several different types of cancer which occur in the uterus, namely:*Uterine sarcomas: sarcomas of the myometrium, or muscular layer of the uterus, are most commonly leiomyosarcomas.*Endometrial cancer:...
|
0.12 |
1.1 |
0.0 |
2.3 |
| – |
Skin diseases |
0.12 |
1.1 |
0.8 |
1.4 |
| C.16 |
Melanoma Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes which are found predominantly in skin but also in the bowel and the eye . It is one of the less common types of skin cancer but causes the majority of skin cancer related deaths. Melanocytes are normally present in skin, being responsible for the...
and other skin cancerSkin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin which can have many causes. The most common skin cancers are basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and melanoma. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis , so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the...
s |
0.12 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.0 |
| B.11 |
Hepatitis CHepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus . The infection is often asymptomatic, but once established, chronic infection can progress to scarring of the liver , and advanced scarring which is generally apparent after many years...
|
0.09 |
0.9 |
1.1 |
0.6 |
| B.9.1 |
LeishmaniasisLeishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites that belong to the genus Leishmania and is transmitted by the bite of certain species of sand fly...
|
0.09 |
0.8 |
1.0 |
0.7 |
| B.9.2 |
TrypanosomiasisTrypanosomiasis or trypanosomosis is the name of several diseases in vertebrates caused by parasitic protozoan trypanosomes of the genus Trypanosoma. More than 66 million women, men, and children in 36 countries of sub-Saharan Africa suffer from human African trypanosomiasis which is caused by...
|
0.08 |
0.8 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
| I.2 |
Benign prostatic hyperplasiaBenign prostatic hyperplasia also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy , benign enlargement of the prostate , and adenofibromyomatous hyperplasia, refers to the increase in size of the prostate in middle-age and elderly men...
|
0.06 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
| Causes of death in developing countries |
Number of deaths |
Causes of death in developed countries |
Number of deaths |
| HIV-AIDS |
2,678,000 |
Ischaemic heart disease Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease , or myocardial ischaemia, is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease...
|
3,512,000 |
| Lower respiratory infections |
2,643,000 |
Cerebrovascular disease Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain dysfunctions related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause; it damages the blood vessel lining, endothelium, exposing the underlying collagen where platelets aggregate to initiate a repairing process...
|
3,346,000 |
| Ischaemic heart disease Ischaemic or ischemic heart disease , or myocardial ischaemia, is a disease characterized by reduced blood supply to the heart muscle, usually due to coronary artery disease...
|
2,484,000 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
1,829,000 |
| Diarrhoea |
1,793,000 |
Lower respiratory infections |
1,180,000 |
| Cerebrovascular disease Cerebrovascular disease is a group of brain dysfunctions related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause; it damages the blood vessel lining, endothelium, exposing the underlying collagen where platelets aggregate to initiate a repairing process...
|
1,381,000 |
Lung cancerLung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, which is the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells...
|
938,000 |
| Childhood diseases |
1,217,000 |
Car accidentA traffic collision is when a road vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, or geographical or architectural obstacle. Traffic collisions can result in injury, property damage, and death.- Terminology :...
|
669,000 |
MalariaMalaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by a eukaryotic protist of the genus Plasmodium. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Each year, there are approximately 350–500 million cases of malaria, killing between one and...
|
1,103,000 |
Stomach cancerStomach or gastric cancer can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs; particularly the esophagus, lungs and the liver. Stomach cancer causes about 800,000 deaths worldwide per year.-Epidemiology:...
|
657,000 |
TuberculosisTuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria...
|
1,021,000 |
Hypertensive heart disease Hypertensive heart disease is any of a number of complications of arterial hypertension that affects the heart. Billy Mays died from this-Symptoms:* Fatigue* Irregular pulse* Swelling of feet* Weight gain* Nausea* Shortness of breath...
|
635,000 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
748,000 |
TuberculosisTuberculosis is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacteria...
|
571,000 |
MeaslesMeasles is an infection of the respiratory system caused by a virus, specifically a paramyxovirus of the genus Morbillivirus. Morbilliviruses, like other paramyxoviruses, are enveloped, single-stranded, negative-sense RNA viruses...
|
674,000 |
Suicide Suicide is the intentional killing of one's self. Many dictionaries also note the metaphorical sense of "willful destruction of one's self-interest"...
|
499,000 |