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Causes of death across Oman 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 Oman.
Highlights of Oman 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)
- Cereals & Grains, Fruits & Vegetables and Oils & Fats are three major diet compositions in Oman
- Rice, Wheat and Maize are three major Cereal preferences in Oman
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Oman average intake is 284.36 grams
- Dates, Oranges & Mandarines and Bananas are three major Fruit Types Intake in Oman
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Oman average Fruit intake is 628.00grams
- In Oman, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 56.00% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Oman 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 | Rice | 558 |
| 2 | Wheat | 489 |
| 3 | Maize | 100 |
| 4 | Oats | 3 |
| 5 | Rye | 0 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals & Grains | 1185 |
| 2 | Fruits & Vegetables | 465 |
| 3 | Oils & Fats | 382 |
| 4 | Sugar | 330 |
| 5 | Dairy & Eggs | 302 |
| 6 | Meat | 297 |
| 7 | Other | 82 |
| 8 | Starchy Roots | 50 |
| 9 | Pulses | 45 |
| 10 | Alcoholic Beverages | 5 |
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in Oman with 4536 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 38% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Road incidents and Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease were the highest types of death causes in Oman.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 4213 deaths (year 2016).
- 41.42% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Road accidents, Cancers and Cardiovascular disease are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Road accidents, Cardiovascular disease and Cancers are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Diabetes, blood, and endocrine diseases and Cancers are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 43% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Oman are High blood pressure, High blood sugar and High body-mass index (obesity). Every year around 11 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.
- Iron deficiency and Outdoor air pollution are the major risk factors of death of people aging between 5 to 14 years.
- High body-mass index (obesity), High blood pressure and High total cholesterol are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood sugar, High blood pressure and High body-mass index (obesity) are the major death risk factors of people aging between 50 to 69 years.
- High blood sugar is the major death risk factors for people aging more than 70 years.
Cancer Analysis
0.19% of Oman population was suffering from cancer i.e. 3813 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Colon & rectum cancer (Count : 114) and Breast cancer was also concerning with 91 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 11% of survival chance.Oman was really successful in diagnosing Thyroid cancer where 97% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 1688 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 630 were suffering from Colon & rectum cancer out of which 114 people were dead. This means 18.1% death rate of people suffering from Colon & rectum cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Oman and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.19 % of Oman population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Colon & rectum cancer
- Thyroid cancer was most cured cancer in Oman
- Colon & rectum cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 439 | 3.63% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 4536 | 37.55% |
| Kidney disease | 305 | 2.52% |
| Respiratory disease | 196 | 1.62% |
| Liver disease | 200 | 1.66% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1573 | 13.02% |
| Digestive disease | 71 | 0.59% |
| Hepatitis | 31 | 0.26% |
| Cancers | 1306 | 10.81% |
| Parkinson's disease | 39 | 0.32% |
| Fire | 18 | 0.15% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 96 | 0.79% |
| Homicide | 29 | 0.24% |
| HIV/AIDS | 28 | 0.23% |
| Drug disorder | 22 | 0.18% |
| Tuberculosis | 24 | 0.2% |
| Road incidents | 2108 | 17.45% |
| Maternal deaths | 8 | 0.07% |
| Neonatal deaths | 292 | 2.42% |
| Alcohol disorder | 10 | 0.08% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 20 | 0.17% |
| Respiratory disease | 196 | 1.62% |
| Liver disease | 200 | 1.66% |
| Neonatal deaths | 292 | 2.42% |
| Kidney disease | 305 | 2.52% |
| Dementia | 439 | 3.63% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 474.143824437 | 3.93% |
| Cancers | 1306 | 10.81% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 1573 | 13.02% |
| Road incidents | 2108 | 17.45% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 4536 | 37.55% |