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Causes of death across Namibia 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 Namibia.
Highlights of Namibia 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 Namibia gets their caloric supply from :
- Carbohydrates : 67.81%
67.81% - Fat : 20.06%
20.06% - Plant protein : 6.91%
6.91% - Animal protein : 3.54%
3.54% - 1.68% decrease in caloric supply : Currently Namibia gets 2171/kilocalories per person per day worth of caloric supply when compared to 2208/kilocalories per person per day in Year 1961
- Cereals & Grains, Starchy Roots and Oils & Fats are three major diet compositions in Namibia
- Maize, Wheat and Rice are three major Cereal preferences in Namibia
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Namibia average intake is 94.30 grams
- Apples, Oranges & Mandarines and Grapes are three major Fruit Types Intake in Namibia
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Namibia average Fruit intake is 199.51grams
- In Namibia, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 36.60% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Namibia is in the range of normal 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 | 357 |
| 2 | Wheat | 279 |
| 3 | Rice | 63 |
| 4 | Sorghum | 21 |
| 5 | Oats | 4 |
| 6 | Rye | 0 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals & Grains | 853 |
| 2 | Starchy Roots | 333 |
| 3 | Oils & Fats | 211 |
| 4 | Sugar | 204 |
| 5 | Meat | 130 |
| 6 | Alcoholic Beverages | 123 |
| 7 | Dairy & Eggs | 116 |
| 8 | Fruits & Vegetables | 89 |
| 9 | Pulses | 76 |
| 10 | Other | 36 |
Major Cause of Death
HIV/AIDS was a major cause of death in Namibia with 4665 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 27% of total deaths. Overall HIV/AIDS, Cardiovascular diseases and Lower respiratory infections were the highest types of death causes in Namibia.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 15-49 with 7057 deaths (year 2016).
- 39.54% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- HIV/AIDS, Road accidents and Diarrheal diseases are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- HIV/AIDS, Road accidents and Homicide are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, HIV/AIDS and Diabetes, blood, and endocrine diseases 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 Namibia are Unsafe sex, High blood pressure and High blood sugar. Every year around 665 people die due to Unsafe sex.
- 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, Alcohol use and High blood pressure are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, Unsafe sex 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
0.24% of Namibia population was suffering from cancer i.e. 3003 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Breast cancer (Count : 113) and Prostate cancer was also concerning with 81 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 14% of survival chance.Namibia was really successful in diagnosing Thyroid cancer where 93% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 1365 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 946 were suffering from Breast cancer out of which 113 people were dead. This means 11.95% death rate of people suffering from Breast cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Namibia and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.24 % of Namibia population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Breast cancer
- Thyroid cancer was most cured cancer in Namibia
- Breast cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 226 | 1.29% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 2823 | 16.13% |
| Kidney disease | 210 | 1.2% |
| Respiratory disease | 645 | 3.69% |
| Liver disease | 162 | 0.93% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1099 | 6.28% |
| Digestive disease | 278 | 1.59% |
| Hepatitis | 9 | 0.05% |
| Cancers | 1014 | 5.8% |
| Parkinson's disease | 16 | 0.09% |
| Fire | 84 | 0.48% |
| Malaria | 105 | 0.6% |
| Drowning | 89 | 0.51% |
| Homicide | 429 | 2.45% |
| HIV/AIDS | 4665 | 26.66% |
| Drug disorder | 49 | 0.28% |
| Tuberculosis | 895 | 5.12% |
| Road incidents | 639 | 3.65% |
| Maternal deaths | 89 | 0.51% |
| Neonatal deaths | 1030 | 5.89% |
| Alcohol disorder | 38 | 0.22% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 979 | 5.6% |
| Road incidents | 639 | 3.65% |
| Respiratory disease | 645 | 3.69% |
| Tuberculosis | 895 | 5.12% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 979 | 5.6% |
| Cancers | 1014 | 5.8% |
| Neonatal deaths | 1030 | 5.89% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1099 | 6.28% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 1231.96105175 | 7.04% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 2823 | 16.13% |
| HIV/AIDS | 4665 | 26.66% |