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Causes of death across Libya 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 Libya.
Highlights of Libya 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 Libya average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Libya average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Libya, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in increasing trend
- 65.70% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Libya is in the range of obese and Average Female BMI is in range of obese (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 Libya with 9564 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 35% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease were the highest types of death causes in Libya.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 11596 deaths (year 2016).
- 39.66% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Road accidents, Cardiovascular disease and Cancers are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cardiovascular disease, Road accidents and Cancers 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 39% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Libya are High blood pressure, High body-mass index (obesity) and High blood sugar. Every year around 26 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 Iron deficiency are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- High blood pressure, High body-mass index (obesity) and High total cholesterol are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, High body-mass index (obesity) and High blood sugar 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
0.51% of Libya population was suffering from cancer i.e. 20329 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Colon & rectum cancer (Count : 539) and Breast cancer was also concerning with 324 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 9% of survival chance.Libya was really successful in diagnosing Testicular cancer where 98% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 8497 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 3505 were suffering from Colon & rectum cancer out of which 539 people were dead. This means 15.38% death rate of people suffering from Colon & rectum cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Libya and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.51 % of Libya population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Colon & rectum cancer
- Testicular cancer was most cured cancer in Libya
- Colon & rectum cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 1313 | 4.85% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 9564 | 35.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1361 | 5.02% |
| Respiratory disease | 922 | 3.4% |
| Liver disease | 614 | 2.27% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 2717 | 10.03% |
| Digestive disease | 311 | 1.15% |
| Hepatitis | 22 | 0.08% |
| Cancers | 4735 | 17.47% |
| Parkinson's disease | 105 | 0.39% |
| Fire | 85 | 0.31% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 106 | 0.39% |
| Homicide | 117 | 0.43% |
| HIV/AIDS | 50 | 0.18% |
| Drug disorder | 81 | 0.3% |
| Tuberculosis | 126 | 0.46% |
| Road incidents | 1466 | 5.41% |
| Maternal deaths | 19 | 0.07% |
| Neonatal deaths | 391 | 1.44% |
| Alcohol disorder | 19 | 0.07% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 62 | 0.23% |
| Terrorism | 631 | 2.33% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 762.69829908 | 2.81% |
| Respiratory disease | 922 | 3.4% |
| Conflict | 1126 | 4.16% |
| Dementia | 1313 | 4.85% |
| Kidney disease | 1361 | 5.02% |
| Road incidents | 1466 | 5.41% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 2717 | 10.03% |
| Cancers | 4735 | 17.47% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 9564 | 35.3% |