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Leading causes of death in Nicaragua 2021, by category
Ischemic heart disease was the leading cause of death in Nicaragua in 2021. The condition, also known as coronary heart disease, caused approximately 8,177 deaths. Diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels, was the second major cause of death reported in Nicaragua, with 4,285 deaths. Other important causes of death in the Central American country were lower respiratory infections, nephritis and nephrosis, and cerebrovascular disease.