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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Disease for Males 15 to 29 in High Income Countries
| Cause of Disease | Males Afflicted | Percentage of total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alcohol use disorders | 2,531,708 | 36.22% |
| 2 | Unipolar depressive disorders | 1,303,979 | 18.65% |
| 3 | Drug use disorders | 761,460 | 10.89% |
| 4 | Bipolar disorder | 620,246 | 8.87% |
| 5 | Schizophrenia | 541,955 | 7.75% |
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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 11 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
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 11 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
