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Causes of death across Sudan 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 Sudan.
Highlights of Sudan 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, Sugar and Dairy & Eggs are three major diet compositions in Sudan
- Sorghum, Wheat and Rice are three major Cereal preferences in Sudan
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Sudan average intake is 229.67 grams
- Bananas, Dates and Lemons & Limes are three major Fruit Types Intake in Sudan
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Sudan average Fruit intake is 216.33grams
- In Sudan, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- Average Male BMI in Sudan 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 | Sorghum | 588 |
| 2 | Wheat | 197 |
| 3 | Rice | 14 |
| 4 | Maize | 4 |
| 5 | Oats | 0 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cereals & Grains | 877 |
| 2 | Sugar | 350 |
| 3 | Dairy & Eggs | 319 |
| 4 | Oils & Fats | 236 |
| 5 | Fruits & Vegetables | 199 |
| 6 | Meat | 155 |
| 7 | Pulses | 105 |
| 8 | Starchy Roots | 48 |
| 9 | Other | 26 |
| 10 | Alcoholic Beverages | 21 |
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in Sudan with 65565 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 34% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Neonatal deaths and Cancers were the highest types of death causes in Sudan.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 58051 deaths (year 2016).
- 37.39% 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 49% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Sudan are High blood pressure, High blood sugar and High body-mass index (obesity). Every year around 3935 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 Unsafe water source 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
0.19% of Sudan population was suffering from cancer i.e. 37805 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Breast cancer (Count : 1932) and Colon & rectum cancer was also concerning with 1443 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Esophageal cancer have 2% of survival chance.Sudan was really successful in diagnosing Kidney cancer where 90% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 14114 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 15590 were suffering from Breast cancer out of which 1932 people were dead. This means 12.39% death rate of people suffering from Breast cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Sudan and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.19 % of Sudan population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Breast cancer
- Kidney cancer was most cured cancer in Sudan
- Breast cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 4164 | 2.15% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 65565 | 33.86% |
| Kidney disease | 5826 | 3.01% |
| Respiratory disease | 7063 | 3.65% |
| Liver disease | 3776 | 1.95% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 12555 | 6.48% |
| Digestive disease | 2724 | 1.41% |
| Hepatitis | 213 | 0.11% |
| Cancers | 16898 | 8.73% |
| Parkinson's disease | 349 | 0.18% |
| Fire | 1228 | 0.63% |
| Malaria | 2640 | 1.36% |
| Drowning | 1854 | 0.96% |
| Homicide | 579 | 0.3% |
| HIV/AIDS | 2799 | 1.45% |
| Drug disorder | 252 | 0.13% |
| Tuberculosis | 4808 | 2.48% |
| Road incidents | 14901 | 7.7% |
| Maternal deaths | 2874 | 1.48% |
| Neonatal deaths | 18858 | 9.74% |
| Alcohol disorder | 133 | 0.07% |
| Natural disasters | 111 | 0.06% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 5471 | 2.83% |
| Tuberculosis | 4808 | 2.48% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 5471 | 2.83% |
| Kidney disease | 5826 | 3.01% |
| Respiratory disease | 7063 | 3.65% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 11154.7107241 | 5.76% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 12555 | 6.48% |
| Road incidents | 14901 | 7.7% |
| Cancers | 16898 | 8.73% |
| Neonatal deaths | 18858 | 9.74% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 65565 | 33.86% |