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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Disease for Children Between 5 to 14 in Low and Middle Income Countries
| Cause of Disease | Children Afflicted | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Childhood-cluster Diseases | 7,646,780 | 16.95% |
| 2 | Iron-deficiency Anaemia | 5,639,275 | 12.50% |
| 3 | Unipolar Depressive Disorders | 5,330,212 | 11.81% |
| 4 | Lower Respiratory Infections | 4,732,843 | 10.49% |
| 5 | Meningitis | 4,564,336 | 10.11% |
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Health Statistics, Low & Middle Income Countries
Sources: WHO report: Injury, a Leading Cause of the Global Burden of Disease 2000.
List Notes: All Statistics are reported deaths and or diseases 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 9 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 and or diseases 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 9 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
