Death in Sociology: round the World in 80 Ways

Here we'll explore the biological process of death and also clear up some basic questions about the science of it all.

Find out how the mind reacts to death and how people try to cope with it.

Death is treated very differently all around the world. Here we'll discuss the various religious and cultural differences.

Discover the social implications of death and how death affects society.

Discuss death related topics with other surfers.

Sociology

Around the World in 80 Ways

Developed World>

	Cause			% of Pop. Who Die
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases	1%
Birth Complications			1%
Cancers					21%
Diseases of the Circulatory System	46%
Respiratory Diseases			8%
Other and unknown causes		23%

Developing World

	Cause			% of Pop. Who Die
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases	43%
Birth Complications			10%
Cancers					9%
Diseases of the Circulatory System	24%
Respiratory Diseases			5%
Other and unknown causes		9%

Source: World Health Organization, World Health Report 2000