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The Top 5 Most Common Causes of Death by Illness
| Cause | Number of Deaths | |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Ischaemic heart disease | 7,181,000 |
2 |
Cancers | 7,115,000 |
3 |
Cerebrovascular disease | 5,454,000 |
4 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 2,672,000 |
5 |
Perinatal conditions | 2,504,000 |
Sources: WHO World Health Report 2002 (p193)
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