Stat of the week: In 2019, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in Samoa were attributed to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases

This World Diabetes Day, we draw attention to the serious health challenges facing the Pacific region.

In 2019, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in Samoa 🇼🇸 were attributed to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases. This shows the critical need for effective health interventions and increased awareness surrounding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Samoa and the Pacific.

For more insights on health statistics in the Pacific, visit the Pacific Data Hub and our Population Dashboard.

Explore the full dataset here.