What is the leading cause of death in humans?

Answer:
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the top ten causes of death worldwide (2008) are:

1) Ischaemic heart disease

2) Stroke and other cerebrovascular disease

3) Lower respiratory infections

4) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

5) Diarrhoeal diseases

6) HIV/AIDS

7) Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers

8) Tuberculosis

9) Diabetes mellitus

10) Road traffic accidents
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