Significance of Premature death
Synonyms: Untimely death, Early death, Sudden death, Accidental death, Untimely demise, Unexpected death, Untimely passing
In Dutch: Vroegtijdige dood; In Finnish: Ennenaikainen kuolema; In Spanish: Muerte prematura; In German: Vorzeitiger Tod; In Malay: Kematian pramatang; In Swedish: För tidig död; In French: Décès prématuré; In Portugese: Morte prematura; In Italian: Morte prematura; In Polish: Przedwczesna śmierć
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Buddhist concept of 'Premature death'
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) An untimely ending of life, particularly with reference to mercy killing, which is regarded as a serious moral offense.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Premature death'
From: Mahabharata (English)
(1) During the days of Yudhishthira, who was devoted to virtue, there were no occurrences of droughts, floods, plagues, fires, or premature deaths within the kingdom.[2] (2) The untimely demise of living beings, which the lady seeks to prevent through her actions.[3] (3) An untimely death that may result from moral failings associated with covetousness.[4] (4) The metaphorical consequence of misplaced trust in someone who may betray that confidence.[5]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) Premature death is something from which one is immune from by worshipping the goddess with the offerings of Damanaka twigs on the day of the ninth phase of the moon’s increase.[6] (2) An early or unintended death, which the hymn is said to protect against.[7]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri)
(1) Refers to the untimely demise of a young individual, in this text specifically concerning the child of the peasant.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is the death that occurs before the average life expectancy, and the global prevalence of it due to NCDs is estimated to be 80% according to WHO.[9] (2) Premature deaths related to Non-Communicable Diseases occur between the ages of 30 and 69 years, with a significant percentage happening in low- and middle-income countries worldwide.[10] (3) Premature death is a significant concern as hypertension is the leading cause of premature death in India.[11]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) People living with type 2 DM are more vulnerable to various forms of complications, which often lead to this.[12] (2) Each year, more than 15 million people die from a NCD between the ages of 30 and 69 years; 85% of these deaths occur in lowand middle-income countries.[13]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana
(1) The unfortunate outcome often associated with the birth of children from extremely young or old parents.[14]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The untimely end of life due to factors such as excessive burden or illness, as described metaphorically in the context of wear and tear on an axle.[15]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An untimely demise caused by circumstances outside of normal life expectancy.[16] (2) A metaphorical phrase referring to the early demise of the Lord's sisters, highlighting the family's concern over the continuity of life.[17] (3) An untimely end of life, particularly mentioned in connection with Keshava Bhatta, who faced this fate after revealing important spiritual information.[18]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa)
(1) An untimely end to life, which mica is claimed to prevent when used correctly.[19]
Jain concept of 'Premature death'
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Refers to the idea that despite the extreme suffering inflicted by the asura, their victims do not die before their destined lifespan.[20]
The concept of Premature death in local and regional sources
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Deaths that occur before the average age of mortality, often due to preventable causes.[21] (2) An untimely ending of life that may have affected the output and potential of a poet's work.[22] (3) The untimely passing of Parvati Ammal, which was deeply mourned by those who knew her.[23] (4) The untimely passing of Tilak in 1965, which curtailed his potential contributions to literature and the arts.[24] (5) The early demise of Srimannarayana, viewed as a significant loss to the literary community.[25]
The concept of Premature death in scientific sources
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It refers to mortality occurring before the expected age, often linked to factors such as disease, accidents, or unhealthy behaviors, impacting life expectancy.[26] (2) It occurs in adults aged 30–69 years, demonstrating that NCDs are not only a problem for older people.[27] (3) Premature Deaths can be attributed to ETS exposure, equivalent to 1.0% of worldwide mortality, highlighting the significant health risks associated with environmental tobacco smoke, making it a major public health concern.[28] (4) Refers to death that occurs earlier than the standard life expectancy for a given population or demographic.[29] (5) Fatalities occurring earlier than expected, often linked to exposure to household air pollution from using dirty-burning cooking fuels.[30]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Nationwide actions to reduce energy-related emissions could significantly prevent premature deaths and provide tremendous economic benefits from avoided death and illness.[31] (2) Premature deaths refer to deaths that occur earlier than expected, and the reduction of premature deaths in six major regions of China accounted for 52.82% of the national total reduction.[32] (3) Air pollution is considered one of the greatest environmental threats to human health, and it is responsible for millions of premature deaths and also represents a significant economic burden.[33] (4) The number of premature deaths avoided due to air pollution control measures in Sichuan Basin is estimated to be 22,934, showing the positive impact of these measures.[34] (5) Premature deaths refer to deaths that occur earlier than expected, often due to preventable causes such as exposure to pollution, and India annually consumes 503 million tons of coal and generates 580 ktons of particulates with a diameter of 2.5 µ m, leading to 80,000 to 115,000 premature deaths.[35]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Premature death refers to the occurrence of death before the expected lifespan, often due to health conditions or other factors.[36] (2) In healthcare, Big Data can be used in the prediction of diseases outcome, prevention of co-morbidities, mortality, premature deaths and disease development, improve treatment and quality of life and reduce the cost of medical treatment.[37] (3) Premature death refers to the occurrence of death before the expected age, and in this context, it is associated with the indirect financial costs linked to cancer caused by secondhand smoke in Indonesia.[38] (4) These are deaths that occur earlier than the expected lifespan, and AMI is highlighted as a significant cause globally, emphasizing its importance.[39] (5) This refers to death occurring earlier than expected, and it is a risk that can be reduced with appropriate management of HFpEF.[40]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) It is estimated that one in four South Africans between the ages of 15 and 64 years suffers from high BP, which is one of the leading causes of premature death.[41] (2) These fatalities, occurring before the age of 70, are frequently associated with Non-communicable diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and represent a major public health concern.[42] (3) These are fatalities occurring before the expected lifespan, and poor prophylactic practices for venous thromboembolism complications are attributed to these in many countries.[43] (4) These are deaths that occur earlier than the average life expectancy, often linked to preventable health conditions or other factors that could have been addressed with appropriate interventions.[44]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) It refers to death that occurs earlier than the expected age.[45] (2) This is a term that describes the number of deaths that are caused by smoking, with more than 6 million deaths annually.[46] (3) Suicide is a significant cause of this, according to the text.[47]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes are the leading cause of this from chronic diseases.[48] (2) This is a health outcome that the United Nations set a global target to reduce, and is defined by the World Health Organization, with a percentage reduction goal.[49] (3) This refers to deaths that occur earlier than the expected lifespan, and the text states that air pollution is responsible for millions of these deaths worldwide every year.[50]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) It can be used for daily healthcare monitoring to prevent premature death.[51] (2) According to the World Health Organization, high blood pressure is one of the main causes of this worldwide.[52] (3) Hypertension is reported to be the fourth contributor to this in developed countries and the 7th in developing countries.[53]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) The author wondered whether his father's Pfizer vaccination could have contributed to this unexplained death.[54] (2) This term refers to the death of an individual earlier than expected, which may be related to obesity and/or insulin resistance, and it is a factor in considering dietary guidelines.[55]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) It is largely due to the complications caused by incorrect or ineffective management of type 2 diabetes.[56] (2) Premature death is a more serious complication associated with scoliosis, and it can occur in some cases due to the cardiac and pulmonary complications that may arise from the condition.[57]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Hypertension damages major organs, eventually leading to this condition.[58] (2) In the late 1990s, it was estimated that in the United States alone, approximately 300,000 yearly resulted from complications of obesity.[59]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) The text indicates that incomplete immune reconstitution is a key factor in contributing to this particular type of mortality among individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy.[60]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) A factor that is caused by non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular, cancer, respiratory disease, and dementias, influenced by nutrition, substance abuse, and medical control.[61] (2) This is a risk that individuals with a cumulative Kaiser Permanente-CDC ACE score of six or more are at an increased risk of dying younger, which is a cause for serious concern.[62] (3) People with mental illness are at greater risk of this compared with those without mental illness because of poorer access to healthcare for associated physical illnesses and diagnostic overshadowing.[63] (4) These are deaths that occur earlier than expected, and the text mentions major depression as a predictor of them in elderly people.[64]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Protecting against premature death is a benefit bestowed, indicating a shield against untimely demise and the extension of one's lifespan.[65] (2) In the sample, the most common cause of this was a heart attack, followed by cancer, substance overdose, stroke, and car accidents.[66]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A significant number of premature deaths in Saudi Arabia are attributed to diseases caused by smoking, including various cancers and cardiovascular diseases.[67]