Feb 3, 2021 · The leading cause of death in the world in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, the WHO report found. It was responsible for 16% of total deaths and since 2000 has seen the largest increase …

Oct 31, 2017 · The statistics have been aggregated by region – but interestingly, regardless of the development status of a woman’s environment, the causes of death are consistently NCDs. The only exception is Africa, where 56% of deaths are attributed to communicable, maternal, perinatal or nutritional conditions.

Oct 25, 2023 · PPH, or excessive bleeding after birth, results in around 70,000 deaths a year, despite being treatable and preventable. It affects millions of women each year and is the leading cause of maternal death. The vast majority of these deaths occur in …

Jun 10, 2021 · Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women globally. An all-female-led Lancet Commission aims to reduce the burden of CVD by 2030. Recommendations include tailoring interventions to the most vulnerable populations and increasing the participation of women in clinical trials.

Jan 16, 2024 · Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 16 January 2024 – A new World Economic Forum report, published today, warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide. Despite the stark findings, there is still time for global stakeholders to take decisive, strategic action to counter ...

May 6, 2020 · Despite the delays and differences, every death that was really caused by coronavirus will be counted within overall, all-cause death statistics. Identifying the gap between the expected averages and the deaths actually recorded will help reveal a truer death toll. But reaching these figures will take time and further analysis.

Nov 19, 2020 · Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the cause of death for 700,000 people worldwide each year. However, the figure could rise to 10 million by 2050, costing over $100 trillion. The current market for antibiotics is broken, with very limited money to be made on the development of new drugs.

Oct 21, 2024 · Cancer kills around 10 million people a year and is a leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Breast, lung and colon cancer are among the most common. Death rates from cancer were falling before the pandemic .

Jan 31, 2022 · The US Omicron death toll has now surpassed the highest seven-day average of the more severe Delta variant. Omicron has been found to spread much more quickly than Delta. Hospitals have struggled with admissions from the Omicron surge – and the US and UK brought in the military to help.

Aug 20, 2019 · One the world's deadliest animals. Image: REUTERS/James Gathany/CDC/Handout via Reuters