WHO statistics
There are a lot of different ways to measure health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the most respected sources of global health data and statistics. WHO data helps inform decision-making and policy-making around the world related to public health.
The WHO database contains a wealth of information on health and well-being, including data on mortality and morbidity, risk factors, interventions, and more. Health statistics from the WHO database are used by researchers, policy-makers, journalists, and others interested in global health.
Looking at WHO data can give us a better understanding of the state of global health and where improvements need to be made.
For example, according to WHO data latest data, the top 10 causes of death worldwide are:
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1. Ischaemic heart disease
2. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)
3. Lower respiratory infections
4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
5. Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers
6. Diabetes mellitus
7. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
8. Colorectal cancer
9. Road injuries
10. Tuberculosis
This list shows that many of the leading causes of death are preventable or treatable with lifestyle changes, better access to healthcare, and other interventions.
By understanding the data, we can work to address these issues and improve global health.
