September 29, 2020

Summary

Worldwide deaths per year: tobacco related 7 million; air pollution 7 million; strokes (cerebrovascular) 5.5 million; diabetes 1.6 million; tuberculosis 1,500,000

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1 Million Covid-19 Deaths – Some Perspective Please

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Some perspective is required. Worldwide deaths per year:

  • Tobacco related 7 million
  • Air pollution 7 million
  • Strokes (cerebrovascular) 5.5 million
  • Diabetes 1.6 million
  • Tuberculosis 1,500,000
  • Road crashes 1,350,000
  • Pneumonia 800,000
  • AIDS related 690,000
  • Breast cancer 627,000
  • Influenza 250,000 to 500,000
  • Inadequate sanitation 432,000
  • Murder 400,000
  • Prostate cancer 358,989
  • Preventable pregnancy related 295,000
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