The Most Common Deadly Diseases In The World

1. Ischemic heart disease : Approximate annual deaths: 7,208,000

2. Cancers : Approximately 7,121,000 people annually

3. Cerebrovascular disease : Approximate annual deaths: 5,509,000

4. Lower respiratory infections : Approximate annual deaths: 3,884,000

5. HIV/AIDS : Approximate annual deaths: 2,777,000 

6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : Approximate annual deaths: 2,748,000

7. Perinatal Conditions : Approximate annual deaths: 2,462,000

8. Diarrhoeal diseases : Approximate annual deaths: 1,798,000

9. Tuberculosis : Approximate annual deaths: 1,566,000

10. Malaria : Approximate annual deaths: 1,272,000

Source: World Health Organization Report