CONTENT
Causes of death across Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde.
Highlights of Cape Verde 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 Cape Verde average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Cape Verde average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Cape Verde, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 32.10% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
| 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 Cape Verde with 820 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 30% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Lower respiratory infections were the highest types of death causes in Cape Verde.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 1352 deaths (year 2016).
- 48.59% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Cancers, Drowning and HIV/AIDS are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- HIV/AIDS, Cancers and Homicide are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Diabetes, blood, and endocrine diseases are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 31% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Cape Verde are High blood pressure, High blood sugar and Outdoor air pollution. Every year around 21 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.
- Outdoor air pollution and Unsafe sex are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- Unsafe sex, Alcohol use and High blood pressure are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, High body-mass index (obesity) and Smoking 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
0.33% of Cape Verde population was suffering from cancer i.e. 981 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Stomach cancer (Count : 74) and Prostate cancer was also concerning with 63 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Stomach cancer have 13% of survival chance.Cape Verde was really successful in diagnosing Testicular cancer where 100% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 435 people were of age group 70+ year olds.In 2016, 85 were suffering from Stomach cancer out of which 74 people were dead. This means 87.06% death rate of people suffering from Stomach cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Cape Verde and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.33 % of Cape Verde population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer was most cured cancer in Cape Verde
- Stomach cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 74 | 2.69% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 820 | 29.81% |
| Kidney disease | 63 | 2.29% |
| Respiratory disease | 92 | 3.34% |
| Liver disease | 78 | 2.84% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 185 | 6.73% |
| Digestive disease | 45 | 1.64% |
| Hepatitis | 5 | 0.18% |
| Cancers | 489 | 17.78% |
| Parkinson's disease | 6 | 0.22% |
| Fire | 7 | 0.25% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 35 | 1.27% |
| Homicide | 79 | 2.87% |
| HIV/AIDS | 123 | 4.47% |
| Drug disorder | 18 | 0.65% |
| Tuberculosis | 37 | 1.35% |
| Road incidents | 47 | 1.71% |
| Maternal deaths | 4 | 0.15% |
| Neonatal deaths | 121 | 4.4% |
| Alcohol disorder | 6 | 0.22% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 34 | 1.24% |
| Liver disease | 78 | 2.84% |
| Homicide | 79 | 2.87% |
| Suicide | 87 | 3.16% |
| Respiratory disease | 92 | 3.34% |
| Neonatal deaths | 121 | 4.4% |
| HIV/AIDS | 123 | 4.47% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 185 | 6.73% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 240.59364343 | 8.75% |
| Cancers | 489 | 17.78% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 820 | 29.81% |