Causes of death in 2014 – Ageing population influences causes of death
Neuchâtel, 23.06.2016 - (FSO) – In 2014 there were approximately 1000 fewer deaths than one year earlier. A decrease in the probability of dying was observed in all age groups. Meanwhile, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and dementia remain the three most common causes of death in Switzerland. These are the main findings of the Causes of Death Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
This press release and further information on this topic can be found on the FSO website (see link below)
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Dr. Med. Christoph Junker, FSO, Health section, +41 58 46 36830, christoph.junker@bfs.admin.ch
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Federal Statistical Office
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