Deaths in Lithuania in 2014, by cause
This statistic displays the number of deaths in Lithuania in 2014, by cause. During this year approximately 40.3 thousand deaths were caused by cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, injuries and poisonings. Ischaemic heart disease was the leading cause of death, accounting for the deaths of 6.2 thousand males and approximately 8.5 thousand females. Stroke was accountable for 5.5 thousand deaths.