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Causes of death across France 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 France.
Highlights of France 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)
- As per United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), average person in France gets their caloric supply from :
- Carbohydrates : 50.32%
50.32% - Fat : 44.86%
44.86% - Animal protein : 8.69%
8.69% - Plant protein : 5.16%
5.16% - 9.02% increase in caloric supply : Currently France gets 3482/kilocalories per person per day worth of caloric supply when compared to 3194/kilocalories per person per day in Year 1961
- Cereals & Grains, Oils & Fats and Meat are three major diet compositions in France
- Wheat, Maize and Rice are three major Cereal preferences in France
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in France average intake is 266.63 grams
- Oranges & Mandarines, Apples and Grapes are three major Fruit Types Intake in France
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in France average Fruit intake is 313.26grams
- In France, average male height is in the increasing trend and female height is in increasing trend
- 62.90% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in France is in the range of obese 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat | 811 |
| 2 | Maize | 77 |
| 3 | Rice | 52 |
| 4 | Barley | 7 |
| 5 | Oats | 3 |
| 7 | Sorghum | 0 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals & Grains | 960 |
| 2 | Oils & Fats | 758 |
| 3 | Meat | 527 |
| 4 | Dairy & Eggs | 392 |
| 5 | Sugar | 374 |
| 6 | Fruits & Vegetables | 175 |
| 7 | Alcoholic Beverages | 130 |
| 8 | Starchy Roots | 95 |
| 9 | Other | 54 |
| 10 | Pulses | 17 |
Major Cause of Death
Cancers was a major cause of death in France with 176175 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 31% of total deaths. Overall Cancers, Cardiovascular diseases and Dementia were the highest types of death causes in France.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 445640 deaths (year 2016).
- 48.56% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Cancers, Road accidents and Diabetes, blood, and endocrine diseases are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cancers, Suicide and Cardiovascular disease are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cancers, Cardiovascular diseases and Liver disease are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 57% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cancers.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in France are High blood pressure, Smoking and Alcohol use. Every year around 202 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.
- Alcohol use and Iron deficiency are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- Alcohol use, Smoking and High blood pressure are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- Smoking, Alcohol use and High blood pressure 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
1.19% of France population was suffering from cancer i.e. 1144988 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Colon & rectum cancer (Count : 21809) and Breast cancer was also concerning with 13277 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Gallbladder & biliary tract cancer have 6% of survival chance.France was really successful in diagnosing Testicular cancer where 99% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 535104 people were of age group 70+ year olds.In 2016, 175175 were suffering from Colon & rectum cancer out of which 21809 people were dead. This means 12.45% death rate of people suffering from Colon & rectum cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in France and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 1.19 % of France population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Colon & rectum cancer
- Testicular cancer was most cured cancer in France
- Colon & rectum cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 65775 | 11.63% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 168179 | 29.73% |
| Kidney disease | 9851 | 1.74% |
| Respiratory disease | 22025 | 3.89% |
| Liver disease | 10897 | 1.93% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 30805 | 5.45% |
| Digestive disease | 15380 | 2.72% |
| Hepatitis | 74 | 0.01% |
| Cancers | 176175 | 31.14% |
| Parkinson's disease | 5798 | 1.02% |
| Fire | 1244 | 0.22% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 1062 | 0.19% |
| Homicide | 604 | 0.11% |
| HIV/AIDS | 453 | 0.08% |
| Drug disorder | 1872 | 0.33% |
| Tuberculosis | 1048 | 0.19% |
| Road incidents | 4413 | 0.78% |
| Maternal deaths | 59 | 0.01% |
| Neonatal deaths | 1286 | 0.23% |
| Alcohol disorder | 3570 | 0.63% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 3111 | 0.55% |
| Kidney disease | 9851 | 1.74% |
| Liver disease | 10897 | 1.93% |
| Suicide | 12420 | 2.2% |
| Digestive disease | 15380 | 2.72% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 20666.0198233 | 3.65% |
| Respiratory disease | 22025 | 3.89% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 30805 | 5.45% |
| Dementia | 65775 | 11.63% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 168179 | 29.73% |
| Cancers | 176175 | 31.14% |