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Causes of death across Somalia 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 Somalia.
Highlights of Somalia 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 Somalia average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Somalia average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Somalia, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- 24.70% of population is suffering from obesity and this trend is continously increasing from last few years
- Average Male BMI in Somalia is in the range of normal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in Somalia with 15500 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 16% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Lower respiratory infections and Tuberculosis were the highest types of death causes in Somalia.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group Under-5 with 28451 deaths (year 2016).
- 25.04% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Diarrheal diseases, Lower respiratory infections and Nutritional deficiencies are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Tuberculosis, Cardiovascular disease and Cancers are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cardiovascular diseases, Tuberculosis and Cancers are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 28% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Somalia are Household air pollution, High blood pressure and Child wasting. Every year around 5103 people die due to Household air pollution.
- Child wasting and Household air pollution 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, Household air pollution and High blood pressure are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- High blood pressure, Household air pollution 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
0.32% of Somalia population was suffering from cancer i.e. 15641 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Cervical cancer (Count : 1222) and Prostate cancer was also concerning with 608 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 15% of survival chance.Somalia was really successful in diagnosing Kidney cancer where 89% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 6835 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 6110 were suffering from Cervical cancer out of which 1222 people were dead. This means 20% death rate of people suffering from Cervical cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Somalia and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.32 % of Somalia population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Cervical cancer
- Kidney cancer was most cured cancer in Somalia
- Cervical cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 680 | 0.72% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 15500 | 16.45% |
| Kidney disease | 679 | 0.72% |
| Respiratory disease | 1955 | 2.08% |
| Liver disease | 1798 | 1.91% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 3403 | 3.61% |
| Digestive disease | 2456 | 2.61% |
| Hepatitis | 354 | 0.38% |
| Cancers | 6960 | 7.39% |
| Parkinson's disease | 42 | 0.04% |
| Fire | 563 | 0.6% |
| Malaria | 2471 | 2.62% |
| Drowning | 610 | 0.65% |
| Homicide | 856 | 0.91% |
| HIV/AIDS | 2295 | 2.44% |
| Drug disorder | 20 | 0.02% |
| Tuberculosis | 10161 | 10.79% |
| Road incidents | 1705 | 1.81% |
| Maternal deaths | 2519 | 2.67% |
| Neonatal deaths | 6104 | 6.48% |
| Alcohol disorder | 91 | 0.1% |
| Natural disasters | 0 | 0% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 6975 | 7.4% |
| Meningitis | 2620.66067886 | 2.78% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 3403 | 3.61% |
| Protein-energy malnutrition | 4305.98956928 | 4.57% |
| Nutritional deficiencies | 4675 | 4.96% |
| Neonatal deaths | 6104 | 6.48% |
| Cancers | 6960 | 7.39% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 6975 | 7.4% |
| Tuberculosis | 10161 | 10.79% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 10311.1981108 | 10.95% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 15500 | 16.45% |