Top 5 Leading Causes of Death in the Philippines (2023)
The top causes of death in the Philippines have remained relatively consistent from 2014 to 2023. Here’s an overview of the leading causes based on available data:
- Ischaemic Heart Diseases: This has consistently been the leading cause of death in the Philippines. In 2023, ischaemic heart diseases accounted for 118,936 deaths, representing 18.9% of all deaths in the country. Ischaemic heart diseases occur when the heart weakens due to reduced blood flow.
- Neoplasms (Cancers): Neoplasms, which include both cancerous and non-cancerous growths, are the second leading cause of death. In 2023, there were 67,386 deaths due to neoplasms, accounting for 10.7% of the total deaths.
- Cerebrovascular Diseases: These diseases, affecting blood flow and vessels in the brain, rank as the third leading cause of death. In 2023, cerebrovascular diseases accounted for 63,401 deaths, or 10.1% of the total.
- Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetes was the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines in 2023, with 39,783 deaths, or 6.3% of the total.
- Pneumonia: Pneumonia is the fifth leading cause of death. In 2023, it caused 38,637 deaths, representing 6.1% of the total.
While specific data for all years from 2014-2023 is not available in the search results, data from Hong Kong shows that leading causes of death between 2014 and 2023 include malignant neoplasms, pneumonia, and heart diseases.