The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed the top 10 causes of death globally. Ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes in 2023, accounting for over 16 million deaths combined. Ischaemic heart disease caused about 9.5 million deaths, while stroke caused about 6.8 million. Eight of the 10 leading causes were non-communicable diseases.
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