The mortality rate report was released by statistician-general Pali Lehohla at Phuthaditjhaba, in the Free State, yesterday, 11 April 2013.
"Differentials show that [TB] was the leading underlying natural cause of death for both males and females in all provinces, except the Free State and Limpopo," the report stated.
The report was based on deaths registered at the Home Affairs Department between 1997 and 2010.
Statistics South Africa deputy director-general Kefilwe Masiteng said the report indicated a reduction in the mortality rate.
"A total of 543856 deaths occurred in 2010, which was a 6.2% decline from the 579711 deaths that occurred in 2009," said Masiteng.
The report stated that the greatest number of reported deaths in 2010 came from KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with black males aged between 30 and 39 being the most common fatality.
"About a third of all deaths took place at home," according to the report.
Nearly 10% of reported deathsin 2010 were due to non-natural causes.
"Deaths due to transport accidents and assault contributed around 10% each to the overall number of non-natural causes," the report stated.
Source: Sapa, The Times
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