Top 9 most dangerous diseases in the world

The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the diseases with the highest mortality rates in the world, including diseases that you may not expect.

1. Coronary artery disease

Coronary artery disease or coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Coronary heart disease and stroke caused the deaths of 15.2 million people in 2016. To reduce your risk of this disease, it is best to eat well, exercise regularly, and avoid tobacco and alcohol.
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2. Stroke

A stroke occurs when blood flow is interrupted, usually due to a clot or a bleed in the brain. Strokes in the brainstem that affect breathing can be fatal. Survivors of strokes may also suffer partial paralysis, difficulty speaking, and other disabilities.
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3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

The third leading cause of death worldwide is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Common symptoms of COPD include shortness of breath, shortness of breath, wheezing, and a persistent cough.
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4. Lower respiratory tract infections

Lower respiratory tract infections are also one of the “culprits” causing countless deaths each year. The most common form of lower respiratory tract infection is pneumonia. Lower respiratory tract infections are considered the most dangerous infectious diseases in the world.
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5. Alzheimer's and other dementias

Although not directly fatal, Alzheimer's is one of the factors that shorten life expectancy or cause dangerous complications. As the disease worsens, the patient will have difficulty controlling movements such as walking or swallowing food.
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6. Respiratory cancers

Trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers caused 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2016. Although these diseases are more common in smokers, non-smokers are also at risk of respiratory cancers due to secondhand smoke or air pollution.
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7. Diabetes

Diabetes ranks 7th on the list of deadly diseases. One dangerous complication of diabetes is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). People with diabetes can also experience other dangerous complications such as heart attack or stroke.
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8. Diarrhea

It may sound mild, but diarrhea can be fatal if the person becomes severely dehydrated. Rotavirus, one of the most common causes of diarrhea in children, accounts for up to 40% of hospitalizations for diarrhea in children under 5 years old. In poor countries, rotavirus is a leading cause of death.
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9. Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis most severely affects the lungs, but it can also damage other body parts such as the brain, skin and abdomen. Tuberculosis is particularly difficult to treat, especially in countries with underdeveloped medical facilities, making it one of the leading causes of death in the world.
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