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Causes of death across Moldova 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 Moldova.
Highlights of Moldova 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 Moldova gets their caloric supply from :
- Carbohydrates : 53.56%
53.56% - Fat : 24.90%
24.90% - Plant protein : 4.67%
4.67% - Animal protein : 4.55%
4.55% - 12.31% decrease in caloric supply : Currently Moldova gets 2714/kilocalories per person per day worth of caloric supply when compared to 3095/kilocalories per person per day in Year 1961
- Cereals & Grains, Oils & Fats and Dairy & Eggs are three major diet compositions in Moldova
- Maize, Wheat and Rice are three major Cereal preferences in Moldova
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Moldova average intake is 245.67 grams
- Grapes, Apples and Oranges & Mandarines are three major Fruit Types Intake in Moldova
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Moldova average Fruit intake is 152.05grams
- In Moldova, average male height is in the increasing trend and female height is in increasing trend
- 54.10% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maize | 684 |
| 2 | Wheat | 348 |
| 3 | Rice | 28 |
| 4 | Barley | 26 |
| 5 | Rye | 7 |
| 6 | Oats | 5 |
| 7 | Sorghum | 0 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals & Grains | 1099 |
| 2 | Oils & Fats | 431 |
| 3 | Dairy & Eggs | 370 |
| 4 | Meat | 208 |
| 6 | Fruits & Vegetables | 142 |
| 7 | Alcoholic Beverages | 108 |
| 8 | Starchy Roots | 99 |
| 9 | Other | 41 |
| 10 | Pulses | 8 |
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in Moldova with 24278 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 58% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Liver disease were the highest types of death causes in Moldova.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 21728 deaths (year 2016).
- 36.29% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Cancers, Drowning and Road accidents are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cardiovascular disease, Cancers and Liver disease are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Liver disease are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 45% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Moldova are High blood pressure, High cholesterol and High body-mass index (obesity). Every year around 5 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 Secondhand smoke 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.
- 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
0.42% of Moldova population was suffering from cancer i.e. 19726 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Colon & rectum cancer (Count : 869) and Stomach cancer was also concerning with 531 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 11% of survival chance.Moldova was really successful in diagnosing Tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer where 96% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 12282 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 3680 were suffering from Colon & rectum cancer out of which 869 people were dead. This means 23.61% death rate of people suffering from Colon & rectum cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Moldova and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.42 % of Moldova population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Colon & rectum cancer
- Tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer was most cured cancer in Moldova
- Colon & rectum cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 1100 | 2.61% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 24278 | 57.53% |
| Kidney disease | 208 | 0.49% |
| Respiratory disease | 1063 | 2.52% |
| Liver disease | 3309 | 7.84% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 816 | 1.93% |
| Digestive disease | 786 | 1.86% |
| Hepatitis | 5 | 0.01% |
| Cancers | 6192 | 14.67% |
| Parkinson's disease | 161 | 0.38% |
| Fire | 127 | 0.3% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 228 | 0.54% |
| Homicide | 269 | 0.64% |
| HIV/AIDS | 180 | 0.43% |
| Drug disorder | 206 | 0.49% |
| Tuberculosis | 253 | 0.6% |
| Road incidents | 497 | 1.18% |
| Maternal deaths | 9 | 0.02% |
| Neonatal deaths | 188 | 0.45% |
| Alcohol disorder | 507 | 1.2% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 9 | 0.02% |
| Alcohol disorder | 507 | 1.2% |
| Suicide | 728 | 1.73% |
| Digestive disease | 786 | 1.86% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 816 | 1.93% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 857.760077741 | 2.03% |
| Respiratory disease | 1063 | 2.52% |
| Dementia | 1100 | 2.61% |
| Liver disease | 3309 | 7.84% |
| Cancers | 6192 | 14.67% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 24278 | 57.53% |