# Argentina non-communicable disease mortality trends > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-non-communicable-disease-mortality-trends > Updated: 2026-10-10T11:00:40.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Official health reports from Argentina indicate that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the primary cause of death in the country. Data from 2024 shows NCDs accounted for 69.1% of the 376,405 recorded deaths, with cardiovascular diseases representing 40.4% of those fatalities. Other major contributors include cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases. Regional disparities exist in mortality rates, with Misiones recording the highest rate and Jujuy the lowest. Further analysis of mortality causes highlights significant differences between men and women regarding both the causes of death and the ages at which they occur. Regarding specific conditions, the Ministry of Health reports more than 20,750 new annual diagnoses of breast cancer, resulting in over 6,000 deaths. Medical experts emphasize that early detection can lead to a cure rate of more than 90% and are working to combat misinformation regarding essential diagnostic procedures like mammography. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Argentina health report identifies leading causes of mortality Official health reports in Argentina show non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular issues and cancer, are leading causes of death, emphasizing the need for early detection and prevention. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-health-report-identifies-leading-causes-of-mortality ### 2026-10-07: Argentina: Non-communicable diseases lead mortality rates Non-communicable diseases caused 69.1% of deaths in Argentina in 2024, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause. Misiones reported the highest mortality rate in the country. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-reports-over-one-million-influenza-like-illness-cases-in-2026 --- Cite as: Argentina non-communicable disease mortality trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-non-communicable-disease-mortality-trends