10 diseases that most often kill Poles

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From the report of the National Institute of Public Health, we find out which diseases are responsible for the greatest number of deaths. What is killing Poles?

1. In 2018, over 40 percent. deaths in Poland have been associated with cardiovascular disease
2. The cause of 24,5 percent. deaths in 2018 were malignant neoplasms
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The most common causes of death in Poland

The National Institute of Public Health – National Institute of Hygiene has published the report “Health situation of the Polish population and its determinants”. The information on mortality in Poland is from 2018, as collecting and analyzing data takes a long time. Therefore, the report does not include deaths due to COVID-19.

The most common cause of death in Poland in 2018 was cardiovascular disease. That’s 40,8 percent. total deaths this year. 24,5 percent Poles died of malignant tumors. The report shows that the indicator of imperfectly defined causes is worrying – one in ten deaths fell into this category. Included in this broad term are inappropriate laboratory results, lists of symptoms without diagnosis, and unknown causes. The high position in this category indicates, according to the report, the unsatisfactory quality of the system of deciding about the causes of death in our country.

The fifth place on the list of the most common causes of mortality in Poles is occupied by external causes, including falls, suicides, and road accidents.

The report published by the National Institute of Hygiene contains an in-depth analysis of the causes of deaths, indicating the top 10 causes of death in the Polish population in 2018.

Causes of death in Poland – heart disease

After adding up the causes of death across all age groups, heart disease topped the list in 2018. Under this concept are, among others heart attack, heart failure or coronary artery disease.

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Causes of deaths in Poland – atherosclerosis

The second most common fatal disease among Poles was atherosclerosis. It is a disease that takes years to develop and may result in reduced vascular flow. As a result of atherosclerosis, the internal organs are hypoxic, and they do not receive the right amount of nutrients.

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Causes of death in Poland – cerebrovascular diseases

The third place on the list is occupied by diseases of the cerebral vessels. They include all conditions that are associated with temporary or permanent disturbance of blood flow in certain parts of the brain. Most often it is an aneurysm or a hemorrhage.

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Causes of deaths in Poland – malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchi and lungs

Malignant neoplasms of the trachea, bronchi and lungs are the fourth most deadly disease in Poland. They are more often diagnosed among men than women. Since 1999, the number of deaths from malignant neoplasms has been growing steadily in our country.

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Causes of death in Poland – influenza and pneumonia

The fifth most deadly group of diseases in Poland is influenza and pneumonia. Influenza is the greatest danger for elderly or weakened people. Pneumonia requires treatment so that it does not lead to serious health consequences.

Causes of death in Poland – malignant cancer of the colon, sigmoid colon, rectum and anus

The sixth place on the list is occupied by malignant tumors associated with the lower gastrointestinal tract. The report shows that this type of cancer is the cause of death in people aged 45 and older. upwards.

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Causes of death in Poland – diabetes

Diabetes took the next place in 2018. There are three types of this disease. Diabetes mellitus is closely related to the pancreas, the organ that produces insulin.

Causes of death in Poland – cirrhosis and other liver diseases

Eighth place on the list belongs to cirrhosis of the liver and other diseases of this organ. The most common liver diseases are associated with alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis and jaundice.

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Causes of death in Poland – neoplasms in situ, benign and of unknown nature

In situ neoplasms are those that are confined to one tissue of an organ. We are talking then about non-invasive cancer. Theoretically, both in situ and benign neoplasms should not pose a threat to the patient’s life. However, the problem here may be the inability to diagnose, and thus also to provide adequate treatment.

Causes of death in Poland – chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract

The list of 10 diseases that killed Poles most often in 2018 is closed by chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract. This category includes, among others chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma.

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