Major causes of death

These tables show the UK's major causes of death.

Major causes of death in men

Major causes of death in men by age
Cause of death 50-64 65-84 85 and over
Cancers 39% 32% 18%
Circulatory system 36% 42% 42%
Digestive system 7% 4% 3%
Respiratory system 7% 13% 19%
Injury and poisoning 4% 1% 2%
Nervous system 2% 3% 3%
Mental and behavioural 1% 1% 3%
Other 4% 5% 9%

Major causes of death in women

Major causes of death in women by age
Cause of death 50-64 65-84 85 and over
Cancers 53% 29% 12%
Circulatory system 22% 40% 44%
Digestive system 6% 5% 4%
Respiratory system 8% 13% 17%
Injury and poisoning 3% 1% 2%
Nervous system 3% 3% 3%
Mental and behavioural - 2% 6%
Other 5% 7% 14%

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