Heart Diseases Are the Leading Cause of Deaths in Cambodia
By: The Mirror, editor: Norbert Klein
Posted: September-05-2009
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The Mirror, editor: Norbert Klein
The Mirror, Vol. 13, No. 628 – Friday, 4.9.2009
"Phnom Penh: Heart disease is considered to be a disease that causes the highest rate of deaths for Cambodian citizens, compared to other diseases.
"An official of the National Institute of Public Health, Dr. Chao Darapheak, said that according to a preliminary report from 14 provinces and cities in Cambodia, the mortality rates from cancer, heart diseases, and liver diseases have all increased among people over 40 years old. But heart diseases are the leading cause of deaths, as 19 out of 100,000 people die from heart diseases, followed by liver diseases with 8 deaths among 100,000, and cancer with 7 deaths among 100,000 people.
"Dr. Chao Darapheak added that the study about mortality rates in Cambodia was conducted from April to August 2009 by using already existing data. Fourteen provinces - Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kandal, Kep, Kompong Cham, Kompong Chhnang, Kompong Speu, Kompong Thom, Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Preah Vihear, Siem Reap, and Stung Treng, and Takeo - had sent reports to the National Institute of Public Health. Other provinces will send their reports later.
"He said that the study will be finished in October 2009. In Cambodia, the life expectancy of men is 54-55 years, and of women it is 58."Kampuchea Thmey, Vol.8, #2040, 4.9.2009
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