TABLE 6.
Leading causes of death 1900 & 1997 US, 1992 Peru110
| Major Causes of Death (Attributable) | 1900 United States | Peru 1992 | 1997 United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Respiratory disease | Respiratory infections | Heart disease |
| 2 | Tuberculosis | Cancer | Cancer |
| 3 | Gastrointestinal disease | Gastrointestinal disease | Cerebrovascular disease |
| 4 | Heart disease | Heart disease | Pulmonary disease |
| 5 | Infectious/parasitic diseases | Tuberculosis | Accidents |
| 6 | Kidney diseases | Cerebrovascular disease | Pneumonia/influenza |
| 7 | Early infancy diseases | Urinary system disease | Diabetes |
| 8 | Cerebrovascular disease | Nutritional deficiencies | Suicide |
| 9 | Cancer | Early infancy | Homicide |
| 10 | Liver disease | HIV AIDS |