In 2011, the WHO estimated that 158,000 deaths were caused by measles. This is down from 630,000 deaths in 1990.[58] As of 2013, measles remains the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths in the world.[8] In developed countries, death occurs in 1 to 2 cases out of every 1,000 (0.1% - 0.2%).[59] In populations with high levels of malnutrition and a lack of adequate healthcare, mortality can be as high as 10%. In cases with complications, the rate may rise to 20–30%.[60] In 2012, the number of deaths due to measles was 78% lower than in 2000 due to increased rates of immunization among UN member states.[12]
Reference 1: African Region, Region of the Americas, Eastern Mediterranean Region, European Region, South-East Asia Region, Western Pacific Region and Worldwide.
Reference 2: 1980, 1990, 2000, 2005 and 2014.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
Reference 2: 1980, 1990, 2000, 2005 and 2014.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measles
