Diarrhea is Among the World's Leading Causes of Death
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Diarrhea and motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) from 2012 indicates that 1.5 million, or 2.7 percent, of all deaths globally were caused by diarrhea. This number is equivalent to the number of deaths caused by HIV/AIDS. The high number of deaths from diarrhea is due to the large number of people worldwide living below the poverty line and poor sanitation conditions. The highest number of diarrhea-related deaths are found in Africa and South Asia. Meanwhile, road accidents contribute 1.3 million, or 2.2 percent, of global deaths.
Meanwhile, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death. This disease, also known as ischemic heart disease, is caused by the blockage of blood supply by fat and cholesterol in the arteries. This condition is triggered by smoking, high-cholesterol diets, stress, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, and alcohol consumption. This disease claims the lives of 7.4 million people worldwide annually.
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