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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Disease for Persons Over 60 in Low and Middle Income Countries
| Cause of Disease | Persons Afflicted | Percentage of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ischaemic Heart Disease | 26,182,404 | 22.39% |
| 2 | Cerebrovascular Disease | 20,664,237 | 17.67% |
| 3 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases | 16,331,970 | 13.97% |
| 4 | Cirrhosis of the Liver | 10,932,522 | 9.35% |
| 5 | Hearing Loss (adult onset) | 4,934,791 | 4.22% |
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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 15 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 15 causes of death and/or diseases (for each particular age group) as listed in the World Injury report.
