Figure.

Causes of death in a sample of deceased adults (N = 3,455) in Addis Ababa, by age, 2006-2009. Causes of death may not total 100% because multiple causes could be recorded for 1 death. The cause of death was ill-defined for 254 adults.

Cause of Death	Age, y
	15-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65-74	75-84	≥85
Noncommunicable diseases, %	30	22	33	52	68	72	71	54
Communicable diseases, %	45	65	60	44	34	25	31	35
Injuries, %	19	13	7	7	3	4	2	2