Eid: A Time of Accidents

Eid: A Time of Accidents

At least 90 people were killed in road accidents and boat capsize across the country around the four days of Eid 2014; an average of 50 people die every year at this time. WHO estimates shows the yearly number of deaths from road accidents in Bangladesh to stand at 21,218.

Note: This infographic does not include the ferry carrying 200 people which sank on the Padma river yesterday (Aug 4), which is also an accident involving people returning from Eid break (online.wsj.com/articles/ferry-carrying-up-to-250-people-capsizes-in-bangladesh-1407136451)

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Sources:

www.thedailystar.net/newsarchive/tragedy-marks-eid-holidays-35331

www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/country-health-profile/bangladesh

What kills people in Bangladesh?

What kills people in Bangladesh?

17.11% of all deaths in Bangladesh is a result of heart disease - the proportion is far greater than the global rate of 11.24%. But, heart disease is the top most cause of death. Check out how many lives are lost to other diseases, and to road accidents, which has made its way to the top 10 causes of death.

Sources:
www.facebook.com/bangladeshinnumbers
who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en/
www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/country-health-profile/bangladesh