Causes of death 2006 Declining mortality rates, more cases of dementia

Neuchâtel, 02.09.2008 (FSO) - An increasing number of deaths due to dementia can be observed in Switzerland, as shown in the 2006 Causes of Death Statistics, newly released by the Federal Statistical Office. Circulatory diseases and cancer remain the most common causes of death. Accidents and other violent deaths as well as respiratory diseases are also responsible for a large number of deaths. The largest reduction is in the number of deaths caused by circulatory diseases. The diagnoses of aids, diabetes and asthma show the greatest decline as causes of potential years of life lost before age 70.

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