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Causes of death across Eritrea 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 Eritrea.
Highlights of Eritrea 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 Eritrea average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Eritrea average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Eritrea, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 19.20% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Eritrea 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 Eritrea with 5297 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 16% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Tuberculosis and Diarrheal diseases were the highest types of death causes in Eritrea.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 15-49 with 9595 deaths (year 2016).
- 29.1% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Diarrheal diseases, Lower respiratory infections and Cancers are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Tuberculosis, Cancers and Cardiovascular disease are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Tuberculosis are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 25% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Eritrea are High blood pressure, Child wasting and Unsafe water source. Every year around 2435 people die due to High blood pressure.
- Child wasting and Low birth weight are the major risk factor of kids death aging under 5 years.
- Unsafe water source and Poor sanitation are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- Unsafe sex, Unsafe water source and Alcohol use are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, High blood sugar and Outdoor air pollution 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
0.3% of Eritrea population was suffering from cancer i.e. 6978 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Cervical cancer (Count : 474) and Prostate cancer was also concerning with 269 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Non-melanoma skin cancer have 0% of survival chance.Eritrea was really successful in diagnosing Kidney cancer where 90% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 2935 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 2503 were suffering from Cervical cancer out of which 474 people were dead. This means 18.94% death rate of people suffering from Cervical cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Eritrea and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.3 % of Eritrea population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Cervical cancer
- Kidney cancer was most cured cancer in Eritrea
- Cervical cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 296 | 0.88% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 5297 | 15.79% |
| Kidney disease | 236 | 0.7% |
| Respiratory disease | 794 | 2.37% |
| Liver disease | 733 | 2.18% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1252 | 3.73% |
| Digestive disease | 1027 | 3.06% |
| Hepatitis | 141 | 0.42% |
| Cancers | 3164 | 9.43% |
| Parkinson's disease | 19 | 0.06% |
| Fire | 215 | 0.64% |
| Malaria | 361 | 1.08% |
| Drowning | 229 | 0.68% |
| Homicide | 442 | 1.32% |
| HIV/AIDS | 974 | 2.9% |
| Drug disorder | 13 | 0.04% |
| Tuberculosis | 3461 | 10.31% |
| Road incidents | 701 | 2.09% |
| Maternal deaths | 983 | 2.93% |
| Neonatal deaths | 2437 | 7.26% |
| Alcohol disorder | 55 | 0.16% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 3315 | 9.88% |
| Digestive disease | 1027 | 3.06% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1252 | 3.73% |
| Protein-energy malnutrition | 1337.42821029 | 3.99% |
| Nutritional deficiencies | 1488 | 4.43% |
| Neonatal deaths | 2437 | 7.26% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 3100.52781801 | 9.24% |
| Cancers | 3164 | 9.43% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 3315 | 9.88% |
| Tuberculosis | 3461 | 10.31% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 5297 | 15.79% |