global navigation bar
Total
Press Releases >
Total
| Title | Causes of Death Statistics in 2016 |
|---|---|
| Date | 2017-09-22 |
|
- In 2016, there were 280,827 deaths, which recorded the highest figure after the beginning of statistical production in 1983. - Compared to 2015, the death rate of pneumonia increased by 11.6%. In the meantime, the death rate of intentional self-harm (suicide) showed a 3.4% decrease. - The death rate for dementia recorded 17.9 deaths in 2016, increasing by 104.8% compared to a decade ago. - The age-standardized death rate recorded the lowest figure at 298.4 deaths per 100,000 standard population for Seoul, which was followed by Gyeonggi (321.8). ※ For more information, refer to the attached file. |
|
| Attached File | |