causes of death
Why people die
Causes of death are the diseases, injuries, or conditions that lead to someone dying.
Medical examiners list causes of death on death certificates, distinguishing immediate cause from underlying conditions.
In statistics, leading causes of death track public health trends: Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in developed nations.
The phrase appears in mortality reports, epidemiology, and crime investigations.
- entrapmentDefense against induced criminality
- infant mortalityDeath rate under one
- terminal illnessIncurable, deadly medical condition
- health disparitiesUnequal outcomes between populations
- life expectancyAverage anticipated survival duration
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Remedies that heal
preventive measures · medical treatments · resuscitation · life support · lifelines
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Formation of an idea
genesis · procreation · vitality · birth · regeneration
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