- 41 million deaths globally.
- 74% of total deaths globally.
- 77% of 41 million – 31.57 million – poor/middle income countries.
- Leading to 17 million premature deaths.
- Premature deaths – before the age of 70.
- 14.62 million premature deaths – in poor/middle income countries.
4 Major Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) – 17.9 million deaths (43.66%)
- Cancers – 9.3 million deaths (22.68%)
- Chronic respiratory diseases – 4.1 million deaths (10%)
- Diabetes – 2 million deaths (4.88%)
(WHO Data)