COVID-19 Drops from Top 10 Global Causes of Death in 2023

WHO estimates indicate that COVID-19 was no longer among the world's top 10 leading causes of death in 2023, marking its first absence since the pandemic began. The virus was ranked 14th, causing an estimated 0.9 million deaths, as global life expectancy recovered to near pre-pandemic levels. This development signifies a shift in the pandemic's direct mortality impact.