World Health Rankings compiles various health data from around the world, including details about life expectancy and causes of death. Not so long ago, COVID-19 was one of the leading causes of death around the globe. This was then overtaken by coronary heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's/dementia,
which all rank high in the leading cause of death category.
Wondering what the leading cause of death in your country might be? Click on to discover some of the leading causes of death around the world.