Introduction of
Statistics of deaths in the country of Kuwait
The
aim of this report is to provide deep insights regarding the main causes of
deaths in the country of Kuwait. The data of the past 10 years is gathered to
analyze the main causes of deaths in the country. Along with the data of the main
causes of deaths the motor vehicle accident statistics of the country are also
analyzed for the past 10 years. From the provided statistics not only the major
causes of deaths can be analyzed but also various trends can also be
understood.
Main causes of Deaths in Kuwait
The
statistics regarding the main causes of deaths are gathered for the last 10
years so that it can be analyzed which causes are the key cause of death in the
country of Kuwait. The statistics show that there are a number of diseases and
incidents that become a major reason for death. Most of the causes of death are
related to diseases like Ischemic heart disease, Stroke hypertension,
Alzheimer’s disease, and Chromic Kidney disease, etc. however road injuries and
other related factors are also a major cause of death in the country. The
statistics of the past 10 years show various trends in the main causes of
deaths. Some causes have shown significant growth over the years whereas some
causes are showing a decline over the years.
Location
|
Age
|
Sex
|
Cause of
death or injury
|
Measure
|
2017
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Ischemic
heart disease
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.258230943
|
0.255542
|
0.251449
|
0.249289
|
0.078024
|
0.001416
|
0.00157
|
0.00183
|
0.002022
|
0.002193
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Stroke
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.081206331
|
0.081031
|
0.07952
|
0.081321
|
0.027888
|
0.000656
|
0.000507
|
0.000617
|
0.000745
|
0.000578
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Lower
respiratory infections
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.074094322
|
0.075065
|
0.07542
|
0.080126
|
0.019813
|
0.008262
|
0.00821
|
0.007946
|
0.007643
|
0.007487
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Road
injuries
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.068400446
|
0.070232
|
0.071591
|
0.074482
|
0.048661
|
7.34E-06
|
8.07E-06
|
9.3E-06
|
1.07E-05
|
1.04E-05
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Alzheimer's
disease and other dementias
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.041961668
|
0.041071
|
0.038997
|
0.037994
|
0.006434
|
0.019563
|
0.01933
|
0.019247
|
0.019685
|
0.018355
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Hypertensive
heart disease
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.030920135
|
0.030228
|
0.029125
|
0.029255
|
0.008141
|
0.004654
|
0.00463
|
0.004514
|
0.004318
|
0.004309
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Congenital
birth defects
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.02825233
|
0.030688
|
0.034337
|
0.036303
|
0.041817
|
0.000978
|
0.000979
|
0.000958
|
0.000923
|
0.00093
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Diabetes
mellitus
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.028088588
|
0.027632
|
0.026844
|
0.026274
|
0.037796
|
0.001675
|
0.001715
|
0.001732
|
0.001762
|
0.001754
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Chronic
kidney disease
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.022876003
|
0.022394
|
0.021795
|
0.02077
|
0.012434
|
0.000745
|
0.000775
|
0.000794
|
0.000746
|
0.000677
|
Kuwait
|
All ages
|
Both
|
Neonatal
disorders
|
Percent of
total deaths
|
0.022418998
|
0.024385
|
0.027048
|
0.029019
|
0.051416
|
4.26E-07
|
4.02E-07
|
4.12E-07
|
4.09E-07
|
4.14E-07
|
In
the above table, the main causes of death in Kuwait are provided. In the above
table the statistics of the main causes of death are provided for 10 years (JANI, 2014). According to the
statics in recent years the major cause of death in Kuwait is Ischemic Heart
disease. Most of the people in Kuwait in recent years die from Ischemic Heart
disease that is why it is the top cause of death in Kuwait in recent years (Healthdata.org, 2020). In the past years,
Ischemic heart disease was not the major cause of death in Kuwait. However, in
recent years Ischemic heart disease has experienced a significant amount of
growth which can be seen in the graph below:
According
to the statics in recent years another major cause of death in Kuwait is
Stroke. Most of the people in Kuwait in recent years die from the stroke that
is why it is among the top cause of death in Kuwait in recent years (Healthdata.org, 2020). In the past years,
stroke was not the major cause of death in Kuwait. However, in recent years
stroke-related deaths have experienced a significant amount of growth which can
be seen in the chart below:
Other
major causes of deaths in Kuwait include Alzheimer's disease, road injuries,
lower respiratory infections, hypertension, and many other diseases. The road
accident-related injuries are also a major cause of death in Kuwait. The
statistics show that in the past many deaths have been occurred due to the
injuries which have been occurred due to road accidents. The pie chart is
showing the number of road injuries related to deaths in the 10 year period (Al-Eideh, 2016).
In
the above chart, the trends over the past 10 years of various causes of deaths
can be seen. It can be seen that in the past ischemic heart disease was not the
top cause of death in the country. In recent years causes which include stroke,
lower respiratory infections, and ischemic heart disease have experienced a significant
amount of growth. Through analyzing these trends the healthcare organizations
and relevant authorities can take various initiatives so that these causes can
be mitigated or controlled. The researchers can also perform research to
identify the causes of these diseases.
Motor
Vehicle Accidents Statistics of
deaths in the country of Kuwait
year
|
Accidents
|
2008
|
56660
|
2009
|
61298
|
2010
|
65861
|
2011
|
75194
|
2012
|
86271
|
2013
|
89527
|
2014
|
99047
|
2015
|
77961
|
2016
|
71582
|
2017
|
23529
|
As
discussed earlier in the past a huge number of road accidents occurred in
Kuwait which become a major cause of death in Kuwait. In the above table, the
number of accidents in the 10 year period can be seen. It can be seen that the
number of accidents in recent years have declined due to which the road
accident-related deaths have also decreased as a result. The graph below is
showing a declining trend in road accidents (Al-Eideh, 2016).
Conclusion
of deaths in the country of Kuwait
If
all the above discussion is summarized than it can be said that According to
the statics in recent years the major cause of death in Kuwait is Ischemic
Heart disease. Most of the people in Kuwait in recent years die from Ischemic
Heart disease that is why it is the top cause of death in Kuwait in recent
years. In the past years, Ischemic heart disease was not the major cause of
death in Kuwait. However, in recent years Ischemic heart disease has
experienced a significant amount of growth. It can be seen that the number of
accidents in recent years have declined due to which the road accident-related
deaths have also decreased as a result.
References of
deaths in the country of Kuwait
Al-Eideh, B. M. (2016). Statistical Analytical Study
of Traffic Accidents and Violations in the State of Kuwait and Its Social and
Economic Impact on the Kuwaiti Society. American Journal of Applied
Mathematics and Statistics, 4(2), 24-36.
Healthdata.org. (2020). Kuwait. Retrieved from
http://www.healthdata.org/kuwait
JANI, P. (2014). BUSINESS STATISTICS: Theory and
Applications. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.