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In the middle of 20th century America, the leading cause of death was heart disease with 355.5 deaths per 100,000 followed by cancer at 139.8 deaths per 100,000. Although death rates dropped significantly in the latter part of the 20th century, the leading killers are still constant.
Reported annual death rate, based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates. This is shown as a crude rate per 100,000 people so it does not account for changes in the age structure of the population.
Mar 19, 2013 · Commissioned by the Wellcome Trust, a U.K. charity devoted to human health, Death in the 20th Century shows us the leading causes of mortality from 1900 to 2000, worldwide. It’s a huge and...
Jun 27, 2016 · At the start of the twentieth century, infectious diseases were the leading cause of mortality, accounting for nearly a third of all deaths.
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Jun 22, 2012 · The chart ranks the top ten causes of death for each year. In addition to the remarkable decline in mortality overall, it's also noticeable how heart disease and cancer have surged to become two...
On this page, you will find global data and research on leading causes of death and how they can be prevented. This includes the number of people dying from each cause, their death rates, how they differ between age groups, and their trends over time.
Sep 18, 2017 · From 1985 onwards, external causes such as drug misuse, suicide and self-harm were the leading cause of death for young people, particularly affecting men more than women. Meanwhile...
