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The Top 5 Causes of Death for Mountain Climbers on Mount Everest
| Cause of Death | Percentage of Deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalanche | 35% |
| 2 | Fall | 32% |
| 3 | Exposure/ frostbite | 16% |
| 4 | Icefall collaapse | 15% |
| 5 | Altitude sickness | 12% |
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Death Statistics, Mountains, Leading Causes of Death, Asia
Sources: Himalayan Database, Himalayan Rescue Association.
List Notes: Data is the top 5 causes of death to foreign climbers and Sherpas on Mount Everest up until the year 2013.
Sources: Himalayan Database, Himalayan Rescue Association.
List Notes: Data is the top 5 causes of death to foreign climbers and Sherpas on Mount Everest up until the year 2013.
