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Causes of death across World 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 World.
Highlights of World 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)
- Rice, Wheat and Maize are three major Cereal preferences in World
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on vegetable intake is to range between 200-250g per day and in World average intake is 384.88 grams
- Oranges & Mandarines, Bananas and Apples are three major Fruit Types Intake in World
- National and World Health Organization (WHO) typically set a guideline of 200g Fruit Intake per day and in World average Fruit intake is 213.34grams
- In World, average male height is in the decreasing trend and female height is in decreasing trend
- Average Male BMI in World 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice | 541 |
| 2 | Wheat | 527 |
| 3 | Maize | 147 |
| 4 | Sorghum | 28 |
| 5 | Barley | 7 |
| 6 | Rye | 6 |
| 7 | Oats | 3 |
| Rank | Type | kilocalories per person per day |
|---|---|---|
Major Cause of Death
Cardiovascular diseases was a major cause of death in World with 17646585 registered deaths (in year 2016) i.e. 33% of total deaths. Overall Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Respiratory disease were the highest types of death causes in World.
- We see the maximum number of deaths is seen in age group 70+ with 25846301 deaths (year 2016).
- 36.25% kids below age 5 years die because of Neonatal disorders.
- Malaria, Road accidents and HIV/AIDS are the major cause of death in kids aged 5 - 14 years.
- Cardiovascular disease, Cancers and HIV/AIDS 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 35% of people aging over 50 years die because of Cardiovascular diseases.
Major Risk Factors of Death
- Three Major factors of death in World are High blood pressure, Smoking and High blood sugar. Every year around 1160156 people die due to High blood pressure.
- 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, Smoking 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
0.64% of World population was suffering from cancer i.e. 41991299 people (average of years 2011-2016). Highest number of cancer patients deaths were recorded due to Stomach cancer (Count : 834171) and Colon & rectum cancer was also concerning with 829557 deaths in a year. In last few years it has been observed that, people suffering from Pancreatic cancer have 10% of survival chance.World was really successful in diagnosing Testicular cancer where 97% of people were cured.Highest number of cancer patients i.e. 19271283 people were of age group 50-69 year olds.In 2016, 2198686 were suffering from Stomach cancer out of which 834171 people were dead. This means 37.94% death rate of people suffering from Stomach cancer. This below data represents major cancer types in World and number of deaths due to particular cancer types :
- 0.64 % of World population is suffering from cancer
- Highest number of deaths were registered due to Stomach cancer
- Testicular cancer was most cured cancer in World
- Stomach cancer got lowest survival rate
Tables (Appendix)
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | % of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | 2382129 | 4.48% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 17646585 | 33.17% |
| Kidney disease | 1186561 | 2.23% |
| Respiratory disease | 3542290 | 6.66% |
| Liver disease | 1256854 | 2.36% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 3191129 | 6% |
| Digestive disease | 1092327 | 2.05% |
| Hepatitis | 134045 | 0.25% |
| Cancers | 8927401 | 16.78% |
| Parkinson's disease | 211296 | 0.4% |
| Fire | 132084 | 0.25% |
| Malaria | 719551 | 1.35% |
| Drowning | 302932 | 0.57% |
| Homicide | 390794 | 0.73% |
| HIV/AIDS | 1033751 | 1.94% |
| Drug disorder | 143775 | 0.27% |
| Tuberculosis | 1213057 | 2.28% |
| Road incidents | 1342284 | 2.52% |
| Maternal deaths | 230615 | 0.43% |
| Neonatal deaths | 1731042 | 3.25% |
| Alcohol disorder | 173893 | 0.33% |
| Natural disasters | 7059 | 0.01% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 1655944 | 3.11% |
| Liver disease | 1256854 | 2.36% |
| Road incidents | 1342284 | 2.52% |
| Diarrheal diseases | 1655944 | 3.11% |
| Neonatal deaths | 1731042 | 3.25% |
| Lower respiratory infections | 2377696.82885 | 4.47% |
| Dementia | 2382129 | 4.48% |
| Diabetes, blood and endocrine disease | 3191129 | 6% |
| Respiratory disease | 3542290 | 6.66% |
| Cancers | 8927401 | 16.78% |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 17646585 | 33.17% |