10 deadliest diseases in the world


1. *Ischemic Heart Disease*: This disease occurs when the blood supply to the heart is restricted due to the narrowing of coronary arteries by plaque buildup.
2. *COVID-19*: This disease was the second leading cause of death globally, with over 8.8 million deaths in 2021.
3. *Stroke*: A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blocked blood vessel or a ruptured blood vessel in the brain.
4. *Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)*: COPD is a chronic lung disease that obstructs airflow from the lungs.
5. *Lower Respiratory Infections*: These infections cause a significant number of deaths, particularly among infants, children, and the elderly.
6. *Lung Cancer*: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
7. *Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia*: These diseases are major causes of death among the elderly.
8. *Diabetes Mellitus*: Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by the body's inability to regulate blood sugar levels.
9. *Kidney Disease*: Kidney disease was a leading cause of death in 2019.
10. *Tuberculosis (TB)*: TB is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis [1][3].Sc : hellosehat.com, newliving.id

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