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World / 13 weeks ago

Women live longer than men and this is why

Women live longer than men nearly everywhere in the world. According to data compiled by Worldometer, the average life expectancy at birth in 2025 is 70.9 years for men and 76.2 years for women, leaving a gap of over five years. When both sexes are combined, global life expectancy stands at about 73.5 years.

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World / 31 weeks ago

Silent killers: Noncommunicable Diseases account for majority of global deaths

Despite the frequent headlines dominated by violence, pandemics, and disaster, the leading causes of death worldwide are far less dramatic, but far more persistent. According to the latest figures from IHME Global Burden of Disease and Global Terrorism Database, 74% of global deaths are caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—long-term, often lifestyle-related illnesses that receive relatively little attention in public discourse compared to infectious diseases or violent conflict.

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Environment / 33 weeks ago

Cardiovascular diseases revealed as the leading cause of death in Europe

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have been revealed as the leading cause of death in the European Union, according to the latest data from Eurostat and the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite significant advances in medical research and healthcare, heart-related illnesses continue to pose the greatest health threat across member states, accounting for over 1.7 million deaths annually.

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Technology / 45 weeks ago

Top 7 countries with the lowest cancer rates per 100,000

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but some countries have notably lower cancer rates. According to data from World Population Review, here are the top 7 countries with the lowest cancer rates per 100,000 people:

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Environment / 1 year ago

Global Death Rates: Top 8 countries with the highest numbers per 100,000 people

The death rate, often expressed as the number of deaths per 100,000 people per year, provides insight into different countries' mortality trends.

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