Table 1.
Leading causes of death (2019) across South Africa, Brazil, and the USA [23]
| Leading causes of death (year: 2019) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | Brazil | USA | |
| 1 | HIV/AIDS | Ischemic heart disease | Ischemic heart disease |
| 2 | Ischemic heart disease | Stroke | Lung cancer |
| 3 | Stroke | Lower respiratory infections | COPD |
| 4 | Lower respiratory infections | COPD | Stroke |
| 5 | Diabetes | Interpersonal violence | Alzheimer’s disease |
| 6 | Tuberculosis | Diabetes | Chronic kidney disease |
| 7 | Road injuries | Alzheimer’s disease | Colorectal cancer |
| 8 | Interpersonal violence | Road injuries | Lower respiratory infection |
| 9 | Neonatal disorders | Chronic kidney disease | Diabetes |
| 10 | Diarrheal diseases | Cirrhosis | Cirrhosis |