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Taipei City Health Bureau released the latest 2023 death statistics indicating cancer remains the leading cause of death in the city, while COVID-19 has dropped from 3rd to 5th place. Male mortality rates were significantly higher than females, especially in accidents, chronic lower respiratory diseases, COVID-19, and pneumonia. In 2023, Taipei City saw a total of 20,555 deaths, a 2.3% decrease from the previous year, largely attributed to the significant decrease in COVID-19 deaths. Cancer, heart disease, pneumonia, cerebrovascular disease, and COVID-19 were among the top causes of death in the city.
Source: YAHOO