Apr 26, 2024, 01:02 PM IST

10 most dangerous diseases in the world

Sonali Sharma

Ischemic heart disease or coronary artery disease is one of the dangerous disease in the world is. It occurs when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart become narrowed.

Another most dangerous disease is stroke, occurs when an artery in your brain is blocked or leaks

Lower respiratory is an infection in your airways and lungs. Though viruses usually cause lower respiratory infections, they can also be caused by bacteria.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a long-term, progressive lung disease that makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are types of COPD.

Trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers: A 2015 study reports that there are around 18 million new cases of lung cancer annually

Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that affect the production or use of insulin. Type I cannot be cured, but type II can be maintained with a proper diet and exercise. 

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and disrupts normal mental functions. These include typical thinking, reasoning, and behavior.

Diarrhea is when you have three or more loose stools in a day. If diarrhea lasts more than a few days, your body has lost too much water and salt. This causes dehydration, which can lead to death.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a lung condition caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is a treatable airborne bacteria, although some strains are resistant to conventional treatments often.

Cirrhosis is the result of chronic or long-term scarring and damage to the liver. Damage can be the result of kidney disease, or conditions such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.