Table 1.
geographical, gender, and age inequality in non-communicable diseases mortality in Iran
| Disease | Male to female mortality rate | 70+ years age group to 50–69 years age group | Highest to lowest mortality rate among different provinces of Iran | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||
| Cardiovascular diseases | 1.09 | 7.6 | 11.7 | 2.07 |
| Cancers | 1.53 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 2.05 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 0.74 | 5.1 | 6.41 | 4.41 |
| Chronic respiratory diseases | 1.40 | 7.6 | 9.6 | 2.28 |
| Neurological diseases | 1.04 | 11.6 | 12.7 | 2.78 |