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flag Heart disease, stroke, and diabetes now cause most global deaths, with rising youth deaths from suicide and substance use, per a Lancet study.

flag Noncommunicable diseases like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes are now the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, according to a Lancet study analyzing global health data from 1990 to 2023. flag The research finds these conditions account for nearly two-thirds of global mortality, with ischemic heart disease topping the list. flag While overall age-standardized death rates have declined and life expectancy has rebounded, deaths among youth are rising due to suicide, drug overdoses, and alcohol. flag Mental health disorders have surged, and environmental risks like air pollution and heat stress remain major threats. flag The study stresses that nearly half of all deaths could be prevented by tackling risk factors such as obesity and high blood sugar, calling for urgent, coordinated global action on prevention and health equity.

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