Statistics
In 2004, the World Health Organization calculated that 1.5 billion disability-adjusted life years were lost to disease and injury.
| Disease category | Percent of all YPLLs, worldwide | Percent of all DALYs, worldwide | Percent of all YPLLs, Europe | Percent of all DALYs, Europe | Percent of all YPLLs, US and Canada | Percent of all DALYs, US and Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious and parasitic diseases, especially lower respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria | 37% | 26% | 9% | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Neuropsychiatric conditions, such as depression | 2% | 13% | 3% | 19% | 5% | 28% |
| Injuries, especially motor vehicle accidents | 14% | 12% | 18% | 13% | 18% | 10% |
| Cardiovascular diseases, principally heart attacks and stroke | 14% | 10% | 35% | 23% | 26% | 14% |
| Premature birth and other perinatal deaths (infant mortality) | 11% | 8% | 4% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Cancer | 8% | 5% | 19% | 11% | 25% | 13% |
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