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Global Health
Statistics 2026

MediHelp curates, verifies, and visualizes health statistics from the world's most trusted health organizations — making complex global data accessible to patients, researchers, and healthcare professionals.

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WHO GHO IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Ed. IARC GLOBOCAN 2024 IHME GBD CDC World Heart Federation NCD-RisC Our World in Data
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Diabetes Statistics 2026
Global diabetes prevalence, undiagnosed cases, Type 1 vs Type 2 breakdown, country rankings, mortality, age and gender distribution, and projections to 2030 and 2045.
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Updated Jan 15, 2026
IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Ed. WHO GHO CDC
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Cancer Statistics 2026
New cancer cases, annual deaths, most common cancer types, survival context, country rankings, male vs female incidence, age groups, cancer trends, and regional comparisons.
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Updated Jan 15, 2026
IARC GLOBOCAN 2024 American Cancer Society WHO
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Obesity Statistics 2026
Adult and childhood obesity rates, BMI trends, country rankings, obesity by gender and age, economic impact (projected $4.3T by 2060), future projections, and regional comparisons.
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Updated Jan 15, 2026
WHO GHO NCD-RisC World Obesity Federation
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Heart Disease Statistics 2026
Cardiovascular deaths, leading causes, stroke statistics, heart attack prevalence, hypertension (1.33B adults), cholesterol, smoking-related CVD, country rankings, and demographic breakdowns.
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Updated Jan 15, 2026
WHO World Heart Federation IHME GBD
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Stroke Statistics 2026
Global stroke incidence (12.2M/yr), 6.7M deaths, ischaemic vs hemorrhagic subtypes, 1 in 4 lifetime risk, disability, country rankings, and prevention metrics.
21 statistics
Updated Jan 15, 2026
World Stroke Org (WSO) WHO IHME GBD
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Hypertension Statistics 2026
1.33 billion adults affected, care cascade breakdown (54% aware, 42% treated, 21% controlled), 10.8M attributable deaths, and high-sodium dietary risk factors.
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Updated Jan 15, 2026
WHO Report on Hypertension NCD-RisC CDC
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Kidney Disease Statistics 2026
850 million people living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), 90% undiagnosed rate in early stages, diabetic nephropathy, dialysis/transplant figures, and 2040 forecasts.
19 statistics
Updated Jan 15, 2026
ISN Kidney Health Atlas WHO USRDS
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Mental Health Statistics 2026
970 million people with mental disorders, anxiety (301M), depression (280M), 720k annual suicide deaths, 75% treatment gap in LMICs, and $1T productivity impact.
22 statistics
Updated Jan 15, 2026
WHO World Mental Health Report IHME GBD Lancet
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Smoking & Tobacco Statistics 2026
1.3 billion tobacco users, 8.7 million annual deaths (7.4M direct + 1.3M secondhand), male vs female smoking rates, economic burden ($1.8T), and country rankings.
20 statistics
Updated Jan 15, 2026
WHO Global Tobacco Report CDC IHME GBD
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Each data point is cross-referenced across multiple authoritative publications. We cite the specific report, edition, and year for full transparency and academic citation.
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Data is updated when new editions or reports are released by source organizations — including the biennial IDF Atlas, annual GLOBOCAN, and WHO fact sheet updates.
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Where Our Data Comes From

We use only publicly available data from official global health organizations — all properly attributed.

🌍 WHO Global Health Observatory
Free OData API · 2,000+ indicators · No API key required · Annual updates · JSON/CSV formats
🩸 IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Ed.
Biennial publication · 2024 data · PDF/factsheets · Referenced with attribution · Global + regional
🎗️ IARC GLOBOCAN 2024
186 countries · 34 cancer types · Published 2024–2025 · Web data & infographic exports
❤️ World Heart Federation
World Heart Report 2025 · PDF/Web · CVD-specific data · Global advocacy statistics
🇺🇸 CDC Data & Statistics
Public domain · US-specific data · Annual NDSR · Free API via Data.CDC.gov · CSV/JSON
📊 Our World in Data
CC BY license · Free API · Cacheable · Long-term trend data · CSV/JSON formats

Frequently Asked Questions

What sources does MediHelp use for global health statistics?
MediHelp uses exclusively authoritative global health organizations: WHO Global Health Observatory (GHO), International Diabetes Federation (IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition), IARC Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN 2024), World Heart Federation (World Heart Report 2025), IHME Global Burden of Disease, CDC, NCD-RisC, and Our World in Data. All data points include full source attribution.
How often is the data updated?
Data is updated whenever source organizations release new reports or editions. The IDF Diabetes Atlas is published biennially, GLOBOCAN is updated every 2–3 years, WHO GHO indicators are updated annually, and CDC data is released yearly. Each statistics page displays the lastUpdated date prominently.
Can I cite MediHelp's health statistics?
Yes, but we recommend citing the primary source directly. Each statistic on MediHelp includes its original source (e.g., "IDF Diabetes Atlas 11th Edition, 2024"). For academic or journalistic use, cite the primary organization's publication. You may reference MediHelp as an aggregation tool that directed you to the primary source.
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What future statistics categories will MediHelp add?
We plan to add: Stroke Statistics, Mental Health Statistics, Blood Pressure Statistics, Kidney Disease Statistics, Asthma & COPD Statistics, Smoking Statistics, Child Health Statistics, Women's & Men's Health Statistics, and Global Mortality Statistics. The architecture is modular, so new categories can be added without code changes.
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