In 2021, the leading causes of death worldwide were ischemic heart disease, COVID-19, and stroke. That year, ischemic heart disease caused over nine million deaths, while COVID-19 resulted in 8.7 million deaths. In 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic, the leading causes of death worldwide were ischemic heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Leading causes of death worldwide in 2021
(in millions)
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WHO. (July 31, 2024). Leading causes of death worldwide in 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1488587/leading-causes-of-death-worldwide-2021/
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