2007-02-24 10:30:28 · 3 answers · asked by .:evo:. 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The link below will give you the top 10 causes for all ages and it will also give you the under 5 ages. It's a PDF so I can't copy the list for you.
http://www.who.int/whosis/mort/profiles/mort_wpro_phl_philippines.pdf >>>>>>>>>TOP 3 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
1. Lower respiratory disease
Chronic lower respiratory diseases refers to chronic (ongoing) diseases that affect the lower respiratory tract (including the lungs). The most prevalence are COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and also smoking-related disorders. Also included are less common chronic lung disorders such as cystic fibrosis. (Source: WD Writers)
2. Ischaemic heart disease
>>>>>>>>>Medical Term:<<<<<<<<<<<
>>>>>>> Ischemic Heart Disease <<<<<
Description: Coronary artery disease is a condition in which fatty deposits (atheroma) accumulate in the cells lining the wall of the coronary arteries.<<<<<<<
3.Tuberculosis
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/250102.htm
Good luck
2007-02-24 10:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I'm from the Philippines. I know a thing or two about deaths in our country. The number one leading killer here is heart disease, second is cancer, and third is murder.
2007-02-24 18:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heart attacks, Shootings, motor accidents
2007-02-24 18:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Donny H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋