20. Malaria (584,000 Deaths Per Yaer)
Africa
Malaria is still a common killer in developing nations in modern times, especially those on the broader African continent. 90% of malaria victims live in these regions, with 207 million cases being reported by the WHO in 2012. Europe has had some reported cases in recent years, but preventative measures and vaccinations have made it a more curable disease. Caused by parasites that are transmitted through bites from mosquitos, the likelihood of someone from an advanced economy to catch the disease and die from it is only elevated when traveling to an African nation.
Malaria
21. Polio (6,000 Yaerly Deaths In The United States)
Worldwide
Polio is less well known as paralytic poliomyelitis, which gives more of an indication as to what it does to the body. It results in the total breakdown of the nervous system, causing paralysis and eventually leading to death. The 1940’s & 50’s were rife with polio across all major continents, leading to travel bans between major nations and the United States. This was spurred on by 3000 Americans dying from it, with over 20 000 being paralysed in a single year. Thankfully, vaccines have been developed and are freely available, with hopes of eradicating the disease increasing, especially as a result of an increase in global education.
Polio
