The document summarizes the top 10 causes of death globally in 2016 according to the World Health Organization. Ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes, together responsible for 15.2 million deaths. Other top causes included lower respiratory infections (3 million), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3 million), lung cancer (1.7 million), and diabetes (1.6 million). The leading causes of death varied by income level, with lower respiratory infections among the top causes across all income groups.