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Economist Infographic Depicts Probability Of Dying From NCDs By Country
The Economist's "Graphic Detail" blog features an infographic depicting the probability of dying from a non-communicable disease, by country. "You are more likely to be killed by a non-communicable disease (NCD), like cancer or heart disease, than anything else," the blog notes, adding, "In 2008 they accounted for 63 percent of the 56 million deaths worldwide" (6/1).
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