Most people in Austria die from heart and blood vessel diseases. That is 33 percent of all deaths. Cancer is the second most common cause.
People in Austria live longer today. Last year, almost 88,000 people died. More than half were older than 80 years.
Many sick people have more than one illness. On average, they have 4 illnesses at the same time. High blood pressure happens very often.
The death rate is lower in the last 10 years. Fewer people die compared to the total population. But more people die from cancer because they get older.
Young people often die from accidents or suicide. Babies often have problems at birth.
