The leading cause of death in Guyana in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease. The coronary condition caused around 170.5 deaths per 100,000 people in that year. Cerebrovascular accidents known as strokes, came in second, accounting for 130.6 deaths per 100,000 people. Other important causes of death in the country were diabetes mellitus, hypertensive heart disease, and self-harm.
Leading causes of death in Guyana in 2019
(per 100,000 population)
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