The World Health Organization WHO has listed the diseases with the highest mortality rates in the world, including diseases you probably did not expect.
Coronary artery disease: Coronary artery disease or coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Coronary artery disease and stroke caused the death of 15.2 million people in 2016. To reduce your risk of this disease, it’s best to eat and exercise in moderation, away from tobacco and alcohol.
Stroke: A stroke is a condition that occurs when blood circulation is interrupted, usually from a blood clot or bleeding in the brain. The stroke in the brain, affecting breathing ability can be fatal in place. Stroke survivors may also have partial paralysis, difficulty talking and other disabilities.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary: The third leading cause of death in the world is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Common symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, shortness of breath, wheezing, and a persistent cough.
Lower respiratory tract infection: Lower respiratory tract infection is also one of the “culprits” causing countless deaths each year. The most common form of lower respiratory tract infection is pneumonia. Lower respiratory tract infection is considered the most dangerous infectious disease in the world.
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia: Although not directly fatal, Alzheimer’s disease is also one of the factors that reduce longevity or cause dangerous complications. When the illness gets worse, the person will have difficulty controlling movements such as walking or swallowing food.
Respiratory cancer: Tracheal cancer, bronchial cancer, and lung cancer caused 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2016. Although these diseases are common in smokers, those who do not Smoking is also at risk of respiratory cancer due to cigarette smoke or air pollution.
Diabetes: Diabetes ranks 7th in the list of fatal diseases. One dangerous complication of diabetes is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). People with diabetes can also experience other dangerous complications such as heart attack or stroke.
Diarrhea: It sounds mild, but diarrhea can be fatal if the person is severely dehydrated. Rotavirus, one of the most common causes of diarrhea in children, causes up to 40% of hospital admissions for diarrhea in children under 5 years of age. In poor countries, rotavirus is a leading cause of death.
Pulmonary tuberculosis: Pulmonary tuberculosis affects the lungs most seriously, but it can also damage other body parts such as the brain, skin and abdomen. Tuberculosis is particularly difficult to treat, especially in countries with underdeveloped medical facilities, making it one of the leading causes of death in the world.
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