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32-Year Global Mortality Data
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This dataset provides detailed insights into global mortality trends and causes of death over a 32-year period, spanning from 1990 to 2022. It is an extensive repository of information related to worldwide death reasons, offering a valuable resource for understanding long-term patterns in global health.
Columns
The dataset contains 33 columns. One column identifies the Country/Terrain, which has 221 unique geographical entries, indicating a broad global scope. The remaining 32 columns represent various Causes of Death (disease or injury categories). Each of these cause-of-death columns contains numerical data indicating the count of deaths related to that specific cause. Examples of death causes include:
- Acute hepatitis: Represents deaths due to acute hepatitis.
- Alcohol use disorders: Deaths attributed to alcohol-related conditions.
- Alzheimer's/dementias: Mortality linked to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
- Cardiovascular diseases: Deaths from heart and circulatory system conditions.
- Conflict/terrorism: Mortality resulting from conflict and acts of terrorism.
- Diabetes: Deaths due to diabetes.
- Diarrheal diseases: Mortality from diarrhoeal illnesses.
- Digestive diseases: Deaths related to various digestive system disorders.
- Drowning: Fatalities caused by drowning incidents.
- Tuberculosis: Deaths from tuberculosis.
- Terrorism (deaths): Specific fatalities due to terrorism.
- Self-harm: Deaths resulting from self-inflicted harm.
- Respiratory diseases: Mortality from respiratory system diseases.
- Protein-energy malnutrition: Deaths due to nutritional deficiencies.
- Road injuries: Fatalities from road traffic accidents.
- Poisonings: Deaths caused by poisoning.
- Parkinson: Mortality associated with Parkinson's disease.
- Nutritional deficiencies: Deaths from various nutritional shortfalls.
- Neonatal disorders: Mortality in newborns.
- Fire/hot substances: Deaths due to fire or hot substances.
- Neoplasms: Deaths from cancerous growths.
- Meningitis: Mortality caused by meningitis.
- Maternal disorders: Deaths related to complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
- Malaria: Fatalities due to malaria.
- HIV/AIDS: Deaths attributed to HIV/AIDS.
- Drug use disorders: Mortality from drug use conditions.
- Environmental heat and cold exposure: Deaths from extreme environmental temperatures.
- Exposure of nature: Deaths related to exposure to natural elements.
- Lower respiratory infections: Mortality from infections of the lower respiratory tract.
- Liver diseases: Deaths due to liver conditions.
- Kidney disease: Mortality associated with kidney disorders.
- Interpersonal violence: Deaths resulting from violence between individuals.
All columns are noted as being 100% valid with no missing or mismatched data, indicating high data quality.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically
Death_causes2.csv, and has a file size of 40.54 kB. It comprises 33 columns and includes data for 221 unique countries or terrains, which suggests approximately 221 records or rows.Usage
This dataset is well-suited for several analytical applications, including:
- Data Visualisation: Creating charts, graphs, and maps to illustrate global death patterns and trends.
- Exploratory Data Analysis: Investigating relationships between different causes of death and their prevalence across various regions and over time.
- Public Health Research: Analysing the impact of diseases and other factors on global mortality rates.
- Policy Making: Informing health policies and interventions based on observed mortality trends.
Coverage
The dataset covers a worldwide geographic scope, with data available for 221 distinct countries or terrains. The time range extends over 32 years, specifically from 1990 to 2022, allowing for a historical analysis of global mortality. No specific notes on data availability for certain groups or years are provided, implying general availability across the covered period and regions.
License
Public Domain (CC0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is ideal for a variety of users, including:
- Public Health Researchers: To study disease burden and epidemiological trends.
- Data Analysts: For statistical analysis and identifying key mortality drivers.
- Academics and Students: For educational purposes, research projects, and case studies in global health.
- Policy Makers: To guide public health initiatives and resource allocation strategies.
- Journalists and Media Professionals: For reporting on global health crises and long-term health developments.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Mortality Causes 1990-2022
- Worldwide Death Statistics (1990-2022)
- 32-Year Global Mortality Data
- Causes of Death by Country (1990-2022)
- International Mortality Trends
Attributes
Original Data Source: 32-Year Global Mortality Data
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