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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Disease for Females Over 60 in High Income Countries
| Cause of Disease | Females Afflicted | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alzheimer and other dementias | 2,748,544 | 19.38% |
| 2 | Ischaemic (coronary) heart disease | 2,384,828 | 16.81% |
| 3 | Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) | 2,086,146 | 14.71% |
| 4 | Osteoarthritis | 1,229,256 | 8.66% |
| 5 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases | 867,453c | 6.11% |
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Health Statistics, High Income Countries
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 13 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 13 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
