Most Common Causes of Death Globally

Heart disease and stroke remain the world’s top killers, followed by respiratory illnesses like COPD, pneumonia, and COVID-19. Injuries, chronic diseases, and infections such as TB, malaria, and HIV also claim millions of lives each year.

Heart disease and stroke lead global deaths, followed by respiratory illnesses like COPD, pneumonia, and COVID-19; injuries, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, kidney disease, and infections such as TB, malaria, and HIV also take a heavy toll.

Cancer is not included in these statistics.


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Syeda Amina is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Government and Public Policy at the National Defence University, Islamabad. Amina has been actively involved in several university societies and youth-led initiatives, contributing to publications, awareness campaigns, and environmental projects.

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