The leading cause of death in the Dominican Republic in 2019 was ischaemic heart disease. In that year, roughly *** people per 100,000 died because of this heart condition. During that period, strokes and road injuries were also significant causes of death in the Caribbean country, with estimated mortality rates of **** and **** deaths per 100,000 people, respectively.
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WHO. (February 24, 2022). Leading causes of death in the Dominican Republic in 2019 (per 100,000 population) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1292746/dominican-republic-leading-causes-death/
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