According to 2011 figures, here are the top 5 causes of death in France.
There are strong disparities between men and women.
As a reminder, the mortality rate is the ratio of the annual number of deaths to the total population.
1. Malignant tumors (cancer)
Mortality rate for men: 357.2
Mortality rate for women: 179.6
2. Circulatory system disease (stroke, cardiovascular disease, etc.)
Mortality rate for men: 289.7
Mortality rate for women: 177.7
3. External causes (accidents, suicides, etc.)
Mortality rate for men: 86.5
Mortality rate for women: 38.8
4. Diseases of the respiratory system
Mortality rate for men: 82.2
Mortality rate for women: 39.0
5. Diseases of the digestive system
Mortality rate for men: 49.5
Mortality rate for women: 26.9
In relative terms, it is possible to see that of all the diseases, cancers and diseases of the circulatory system account for the vast majority of deaths.
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