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The Top 5 Leading Cause of Death for Persons Between 30 to 44 in Low and Middle Income Countries
| Cause of Death | Number of Deaths | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
HIV/AIDS | 1,233,709 | 38.79% |
2 |
Tuberculosis | 367,440 | 11.55% |
3 |
Road traffic injuries | 275,912 | 8.67% |
4 |
Ischaemic (coronary) heart disease | 206,161 | 6.48% |
5 |
Self-inflicted Injuries | 182,702 | 5.74% |
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. Percentage of total is derived from 6 causes of death for each particular age group as listed in the World Injury report.
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