Non-infectious diseases, particularly heart disease and cancer, are the leading cause of death and illness in Spain. Back pain and depression also contribute significantly to the burden of disease, especially for women.
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Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in Spain, accounting for 33.71% of total deaths. Within this group, ischaemic heart disease is the first cause in men (22,923 deaths). Cerebrovascular diseases are the main cause in women (21,927 deaths). In second position are tumours, which cause 25.9% of deaths.