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Main causes of death in the elderly population by age2
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Circulatory system diseases | 34.2 | 35.2 |
| Neoplasm | 19 | 15.5 |
| Respiratory system diseases | 14.3 | 14.7 |
| Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases | 6.5 | 8.9 |
| Poorly defined | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Others | 19.9 | 19.5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Brazil, 2013.
