As seen in the graph, there has been a sharp decline in the number of reported cases of both measles and pertussis (whooping cough) since 1980 as a result of vaccines. This statistic shows the number of reported cases of selected vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide, from 1980 to 2024, by disease.
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WHO. (September 2, 2025). Reported cases of vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide from 1980 to 2024, by disease [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1120638/cases-vaccine-preventable-disease-worldwide/
WHO. "Reported cases of vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide from 1980 to 2024, by disease." Chart. September 2, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1120638/cases-vaccine-preventable-disease-worldwide/
WHO. (2025). Reported cases of vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide from 1980 to 2024, by disease. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1120638/cases-vaccine-preventable-disease-worldwide/
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Reported cases of vaccine-preventable diseases worldwide from 1980 to 2024, by disease [Graph], WHO, September 2, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1120638/cases-vaccine-preventable-disease-worldwide/