Tobacco smoking is one of the world’s largest health problems today.| Our World in Data
Risk factors are important to understand because they can help us identify how to save lives. How do researchers estimate their impact?| Our World in Data
In many countries, when people die, the cause of their death is officially registered in their country’s national system. How is this determined?| Our World in Data
To make progress towards a healthier world we need to have a good understanding of what health problems we face today.| Our World in Data
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. Explore global data on cardiovascular diseases, their treatments, risk factors, and trends over time.| Our World in Data
Our overview of both indoor and outdoor air pollution.| Our World in Data
Age standardization is a statistical method used to compare disease rates, or other health indicators, between populations while accounting for differences in their age structure.| Our World in Data
Safe sanitation is essential to reduce deaths from infectious diseases, prevent malnutrition, and provide dignity.| Our World in Data
We live in a world in which ten children die every minute.| Our World in Data
Cancers are one of the leading causes of death globally. Are we making progress against them?| Our World in Data
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the world. Explore global data and research to understand its impact, spread, and global response.| Our World in Data