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Years ago, the leading causes of death were due to communicable diseases (Tb, polio, measles, etc.). However, with the advent of immunizations, the shift went from communicable diseases to chronic diseases(heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes) and injuries as the leading causes of death.