The main causes of death in Nigeria in 2021 were neonatal disorders and malaria. More specifically, nearly 14 percent and 13 percent of all deaths in the country were caused by neonatal disorders and malaria, respectively. Other common causes included lower respiratory infects and COVID-19.
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IHME. (August 19, 2024). Main causes of death in Nigeria as of 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1122916/main-causes-of-death-and-disability-in-nigeria/
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