Dotted lines: a leading cause has decreased in rank between 1990 and 2016; solid lines, a cause has maintained or ascended to a higher ranking. Causes in white boxes were not among the top 25 in either 1990 or in 2016. COPD, indicates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
aIncludes tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer.
bIndicates HIV/AIDS resulting in other diseases.
cIndicates chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to diabetes.