Many of the abrupt terminations of life – or death – are related to a certain lifestyle that can be changed. For example, did you know that the major causes of death in the USA were:

 

1. Heart Disease

·         27% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: healthy diet and plenty of exercise.

2. Cancer

·         23% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: regular screenings and a healthy lifestyle.

3. Stroke

·         6% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

4. Chronic lower respiratory disease

·         5% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: not smoking, and living in a place with clean air.

5. Accidents

·         4.5% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Keep buckling those seat belts, driving defensively, and being careful.

6. Diabetes

·         3% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Control your sugar intake, manage your diabetes, and follow your doctor’s orders.

7. Alzheimer’s disease

·         3% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Keep your mind fit through mental exercises and social interaction.

8. Influenza and pneumonia

·         2% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Annual vaccines, good hand washing, and exercise can all help prevent these infections.

9. Kidney disease

·         2% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Healthy lifestyle changes.

10. Septicemia

·         1% of Deaths

·         Prevention Methods: Keep your immune system functioning well through sleep, exercise, and good nutrition.

11. Other causes

·         14.6% of Deaths

·         N/A

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