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What category of leading causes of death has the highest percentage?

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Cancer is the leading cause of death in many high-income countries, and lung cancer has the highest percentage of cancer deaths.

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Cancer is the leading cause of death in many high-income countries, surpassing cardiovascular disease. According to the World Health Organization, cancer accounts for twice as many deaths as cardiovascular disease in higher-income countries. Among different types of cancer, lung cancer is responsible for the highest percentage

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