Causes of deaths for 15- to 49-year-olds, World, 2019

The estimated annual number of deaths from each cause, among people aged 15–49 years old. Estimates come with wide uncertainties especially for countries withpoor vital registration.

Cardiovascular disease1.24 millionCancers1.07 millionRoad accidents650,268HIV/AIDS588,059Digestive diseases518,930Suicide440,445Tuberculosis382,167Liver disease373,595Homicide311,916Kidney disease170,799Lower respiratory infections169,966Respiratory disease143,154Diarrheal diseases135,892Diabetes mellitus120,735Malaria107,137Drug overdose88,167Drowning87,541Alcohol disorder73,479Fire39,464Hepatitis27,558Nutritional deficiencies19,328Heat-related deaths (hot or cold exposure)13,570Protein-energy malnutrition13,429Dementia4,002Natural disasters2,985Parkinson's disease2,296