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Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases remain a leading cause of death globally, responsible for over 13 million fatalities in 2019.¹ The World Health Organization (WHO) identified six of the top ten global health threats in 2019² as being linked to infectious diseases, which ranked third in mortality after heart disease and cancer.³ Without prompt action and preventive strategies, these diseases can spread swiftly and result in devastating consequences.

  1. Gray A & Sharara F. Global and regional sepsis and infectious syndrome mortality in 2019: a systematic analysis. Lancet Glob Health. 2019;10: S2.
  2. World Health Organization. Ten threats to global health in 2019 [Internet; cited 2025 Jun 06]. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/ten-threats-to-global-health-in-2019.
  3. Dattani S, Spooner F, Ritchie H, Roser M. Causes of Death. Our World In Data [Internet;  cited 2025 Jun 06]. Available from: https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death.

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