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Despite of devastating effects of 12th May earthquake, remember that the leading causes of death in China are cerebrovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and
Ischemic heart disease.
 
Cause                                                       Death/year
Cerebrovascular disease                                  0/001250
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease             0/000970
Ischemic heart disease                                   0/000530
Earthquake                                                    0/000006
 
Source: Death and DALY estimates by cause, 2002