| 2012 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ischaemic Heart Disease | 7.4 | 6 |
| Stroke | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| COPD | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Lower Respiratory Infections | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Lung Cancer (Trachea, Bronchea) | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| HIV/AIDS | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Diarrhoeal Diseases | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Diabetes | 1.5 | 1 |
| Road Accidents | 1.3 | 1 |
| Hypertensive Heart Disease | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Preterm Birth Complications | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| Tuberculosis | 0.9 | 1.3 |
Death Toll (million)
Sources:
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Based on these statistics, the answer is no. Over the last decade, the leading cause of death around the world has become more chronic, irreversible diseases. We have also seen an increase in motor vehicle deaths and suicide. While our research and medicine is increasing, our health and safety is not. How do you think medicine has changed the top reasons of death?