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Causes of death across Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
Highlights of Taiwan 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 Taiwan gets their caloric supply from :
- Carbohydrates : 59.38%
59.38% - Fat : 45.05%
45.05% - Plant protein : 7.32%
7.32% - Animal protein : 6.89%
6.89% - 18.65% increase in caloric supply : Currently Taiwan gets 2997/kilocalories per person per day worth of caloric supply when compared to 2526/kilocalories per person per day in Year 1961
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in Taiwan average intake is 0.00 grams
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in Taiwan average Fruit intake is 0.00grams
- In Taiwan, average male height is in the increasing trend and female height is in increasing trend
- Average Male BMI in Taiwan 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
Cancers was a major cause of death in Taiwan with 50243 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 29% of total deaths. Overall Cancers, Cardiovascular diseases and Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease were the highest types of death causes in Taiwan.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 110079 deaths (year 2016).
- 41.44% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Cancers, Road accidents and Drowning are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cancers, Cardiovascular disease and Suicide are the major cause of death in people aged 14 - 49 years.
- Cancers, Cardiovascular diseases and Diabetes, blood, and endocrine diseases are the major cause of death in people aged over 50 years.
- Overall, it's observed that 44% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cancers.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in Taiwan are Smoking, High blood sugar and High blood pressure. Every year around 50 people die due to Smoking.
- 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.
- Smoking, Alcohol use and High body-mass index (obesity) are the death risk factors of people aging between 15 to 49 years.
- Smoking, High blood sugar 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
1.05% of Taiwan population was suffering from cancer i.e. 308816 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Liver cancer (Count : 9387) and Colon & rectum cancer was also concerning with 6207 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Pancreatic cancer have 20% of survival chance.Taiwan was really successful in diagnosing Testicular cancer where 99% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 142860 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 21763 were suffering from Liver cancer out of which 9387 people were dead. This means 43.13% death rate of people suffering from Liver cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in Taiwan and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 1.05 % of Taiwan population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Liver cancer
- Testicular cancer was most cured cancer in Taiwan
- Liver cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 12132 | 6.95% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 42186 | 24.16% |
| Kidney disease | 5964 | 3.42% |
| Respiratory disease | 8981 | 5.14% |
| Liver disease | 6400 | 3.66% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 21649 | 12.4% |
| Digestive disease | 4179 | 2.39% |
| Hepatitis | 281 | 0.16% |
| Cancers | 50243 | 28.77% |
| Parkinson's disease | 1154 | 0.66% |
| Fire | 232 | 0.13% |
| Malaria | 0 | 0% |
| Drowning | 565 | 0.32% |
| Homicide | 382 | 0.22% |
| HIV/AIDS | 235 | 0.13% |
| Drug disorder | 411 | 0.24% |
| Tuberculosis | 913 | 0.52% |
| Road incidents | 4156 | 2.38% |
| Maternal deaths | 27 | 0.02% |
| Neonatal deaths | 329 | 0.19% |
| Alcohol disorder | 343 | 0.2% |
| Natural disasters | 243 | 0.14% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 114 | 0.07% |
| Road incidents | 4156 | 2.38% |
| Digestive disease | 4179 | 2.39% |
| Kidney disease | 5964 | 3.42% |
| Liver disease | 6400 | 3.66% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 8907.8271307 | 5.1% |
| Respiratory disease | 8981 | 5.14% |
| Dementia | 12132 | 6.95% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 21649 | 12.4% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 42186 | 24.16% |
| Cancers | 50243 | 28.77% |