Global death data show most people die from non‑communicable diseases and preventable childhood infections, not from violence or terrorism. Yet mainstream coverage rarely mirrors these magnitudes, obscuring the biggest levers to save lives. Aligning attention with top killers could redirect philanthropy, policy, and public health focus.
— It challenges media and policymakers to prioritize coverage and resources based on actual mortality burdens rather than sensational events.
The article notes that if news reflected child deaths, it would report daily tolls of ~1,400 from diarrhea, ~1,000 from malaria, and ~1,900 from respiratory infections.