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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Disease for Children up to 4 Years in High Income Countries
| Cause of Disease | Children Afflicted | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congenital heart anomalies | 809,116 | 29.59% |
| 2 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 462,067 | 16.90% |
| 3 | Low birth weight | 319,270 | 11.67% |
| 4 | Asthma | 199,232 | 7.28% |
| 5 | Down syndrome | 179,868 | 6.57% |
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Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses,epidemiological studies and health service data.
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths for the year 2000. This WHO study combines mortality data from national vital registration systems with information obtained from surveys, censuses,epidemiological studies and health service data.
