Noncommunicable diseases now make up 7 of the world’s top 10 causes of death Archives

WHO reveals leading causes of death and disability worldwide: 2000-2019

December 9, 2020

The FINANCIAL -- Noncommunicable diseases now make up 7 of the world’s top 10 causes of death, according to WHO’s 2019 Global Health Estimates, published today. This is an increase from 4 of the 10 leading causes in 2000. The new data cover the period from 2000 to 2019 inclusive.