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Causes of death across Bhutan are changing because of Population Increase, Life Expectancy rise and Living Standard.On this below article we provide graphical representation of major causes of death in Bhutan.
Highlights of Bhutan BMI and Diet Compositions
Comprehensive data on food supply and consumption is published by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Data was analyzed by The Global Graph and is published in these below Highlights, Graphs and Tables (Data Quality & definitions)
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Bhutan average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Bhutan average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Bhutan, average male height is in the increasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 25.40% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Bhutan is in the range of normal and Average Female BMI is in range of normal (BMI = Body Mass Index - The WHO define a BMI <=18.5 as 'underweight'; 18.5 to 25 as 'normal/healthy'; 25.0 to 30.0 as 'obese')
| Rank | Cereals | kcal/capita/day |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in Bhutan with 1141 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 31% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Respiratory disease were the highest types of death causes in Bhutan.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 1659 deaths (year 2016).
- 53.65% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Lower respiratory infections, Road accidents and Malaria are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cardiovascular disease, Cancers and Road accidents are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Respiratory disease are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 38% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Bhutan are High blood pressure, High blood sugar and Outdoor air pollution. Every year around 36 people die due to High blood pressure.
- Low birth weight and Child wasting are the major risk factor of kids death aging under 5 years.
- Iron deficiency and Outdoor air pollution are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- High blood pressure, High total cholesterol and High body-mass index (obesity) are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, High blood sugar and High total cholesterol are the major death risk factors of people aging between 50 to 69 years.
- High blood pressure is the major death risk factors for people aging more than 70 years.
Cancer Analysis
0.16% of Bhutan population was suffering from cancer i.e. 770 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Stomach cancer (Count : 30) and Colon & rectum cancer was also concerning with 26 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 0% of survival chance.Bhutan was really successful in diagnosing Thyroid cancer where 91% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 327 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 40 were suffering from Stomach cancer out of which 30 people were dead. This means 75% death rate of people suffering from Stomach cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Bhutan and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.16 % of Bhutan population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer was most cured cancer in Bhutan
- Stomach cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 100 | 2.71% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 1141 | 30.94% |
| Kidney disease | 116 | 3.15% |
| Respiratory disease | 379 | 10.28% |
| Liver disease | 118 | 3.2% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 355 | 9.63% |
| Digestive disease | 93 | 2.52% |
| Hepatitis | 17 | 0.46% |
| Cancers | 386 | 10.47% |
| Parkinson's disease | 11 | 0.3% |
| Fire | 10 | 0.27% |
| Malaria | 18 | 0.49% |
| Drowning | 25 | 0.68% |
| Homicide | 11 | 0.3% |
| HIV/AIDS | 39 | 1.06% |
| Drug disorder | 6 | 0.16% |
| Tuberculosis | 53 | 1.44% |
| Road incidents | 82 | 2.22% |
| Maternal deaths | 26 | 0.7% |
| Neonatal deaths | 250 | 6.78% |
| Alcohol disorder | 12 | 0.33% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 78 | 2.11% |
| Digestive disease | 93 | 2.52% |
| Dementia | 100 | 2.71% |
| Kidney disease | 116 | 3.15% |
| Liver disease | 118 | 3.2% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 212.639069399 | 5.77% |
| Neonatal deaths | 250 | 6.78% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 355 | 9.63% |
| Respiratory disease | 379 | 10.28% |
| Cancers | 386 | 10.47% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 1141 | 30.94% |