Cardiovascular diseases were the leading cause of death in the general population (ischemic disease accounting for 83.7 deaths per 100,000 popula- tion, and cerebrovascular disease for 42.6 per 100,000). The second leading cause of death was cancer (stomach, lung, cervix, and breast).

What is the leading death in Colombia?

Colombia: main causes of death 2020, by gender With more than 8.5 thousand people dying in the first quarter of 2020, heart diseases were by far the most common cause of death in Colombia. Chronic respiratory diseases ranked second, with over 1.7 thousand women and nearly 1.9 thousand mortal cases.

What is worlds leading cause of death?

Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death globally. In the map we see death rates from cardiovascular diseases across the world.

What is the leading cause of death among teens?

Accidents (unintentional injuries), homicide, suicide, cancer, and heart disease make up the five leading causes of death for teenagers. Motor vehicle fatality is the leading cause of accident death among teenagers, representing over one-third of all deaths to teenagers.

What is the life expectancy in Colombia 2020?

74.72 years In 2020, male life expectancy at birth for Colombia was 74.72 years. Male life expectancy at birth of Colombia increased from 60.49 years in 1971 to 74.72 years in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 0.43%.

What will be the leading cause of death in 2030?

By 2030: Cancer may overtake heart disease as the #1 cause of death, killing 640,000 people each year. The number of hepatitis C-related deaths may grow by as much as 3 times. Alzheimers disease may become the 4th leading cause of death, killing over 150,000 people a year.

Is healthcare good in Colombia?

Healthcare in Colombia ranked 22nd out of 191 healthcare systems in overall efficiency, according to the World Health Organization. For perspective, the United States, Australia, Canada and Germany ranked 37th, 32nd, 30th and 25th respectively. Colombias healthcare system covers more than 95% of its population.

What is the infant mortality rate in Colombia?

about 11.8 deaths per 1,000 live births In 2019, the infant mortality rate in Colombia was at about 11.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.

What will be the leading cause of death in 2040?

If things continue apace, as modeled in the most-likely scenario, the top eight causes of early death in 2040 are expected to be ischemic heart disease, stroke, lower-respiratory infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a lung disease that blocks airflow), chronic kidney disease, Alzheimers disease,