Which of the following is the leading cause of death for adults worldwide?

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the leading cause of death for adults worldwide in 2019 was heart disease, accounting for 16.2 million deaths or 28% of all deaths. While cancer is a close second, accounting for 9.6 million deaths or 16.9% of all deaths, it is not the leading cause. Starvation and war are not even close in terms of numbers, with starvation being a consequence of poverty and war causing deaths indirectly through injury, displacement, and lack of resources.

Which of the Following Is the Leading Cause of Death