Distribution of deaths
Globally, out of every 10 deaths, 6 are due to non-communicable conditions; 3 to communicable, reproductive or nutritional conditions; and 1 to injuries.
| Distribution of deaths due to all causes, World, 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group | Percentage of total deaths (%) | |
| Male | Female | |
| Group 1: Communicable,maternal, perinatal & nutritional conditions | 29.9% | 31.4% |
| Group 2: Non-communicable diseases | 57.9% | 61.5% |
| Group 3: Injuries | 12.3% | 7.1% |
| Source: World Health Organization (WHO). The global burden of disease: 2004 update. Geneva, Switzerland: WHO; 2008 | ||