Distribution of premature deaths from select causes of treatable mortality across OECD countries, 2021

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Distribution of premature deaths from select causes of treatable mortality across OECD countries, 2021

Circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of premature deaths in OECD countries, accounting for 37% of all premature mortalities

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OECD

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28 Nov 2023

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Circulatory system diseases were the leading cause of premature death in OECD countries in 2021, accounting for over one-third of all premature deaths. Cancer was the second most common cause of premature deaths, accounting for 23% of all premature deaths. Respiratory system diseases, diabetes, other endocrine diseases, and all other causes accounted for the remaining share of premature deaths. The WHO Mortality Database also states that some cancers that are preventable through public health measures are the main causes of preventable mortality.