Monday, January 18, 2010

What are the leading morbidity and mortality cases in the world?

the top 10 leading cases of mortality in morbidity in the world. It's our homework in our health care subject.What are the leading morbidity and mortality cases in the world?
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Top 10 Causes of Death





Heart disease and stroke were the leading causes of death in 2001, regardless of countries' incomes, the study shows.





However, other leading causes of death differed depending on countries' incomes. Here is the list for high-income countries:





1. Heart disease


2. Stroke


3. Lung cancer


4. Lower respiratory infections


5. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)


6. Colon and rectum cancers


7. Alzheimer's disease


8. Type 2 diabetes


9. Breast cancer


10. Stomach cancer





Here is the list for low- and middle-income countries:





1. Heart disease


2. Stroke


3. Lower respiratory infections


4. HIV/AIDS


5. Fetus/newborn (perinatal) conditions


6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)


7. Diarrhea


8. Tuberculosis


9. Malaria


10. Road traffic accidents





Just so you know...in the future, Google is your friend. :)

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