National Vital Statistics Report

Published (Volume 64, Number 2)

Rank Cause of Death

# of people

10

Suicide

41,149

Nephritis

47,112

Influenza & Pneumonia

56,979

Diabetes

75,578

Alzheimers Disease

84,767

Refers

to a group of conditions that

affect the circulation of blood to the
brain, causing limited or no blood flow to
affected areas of the brain.

Causes

High Blood Pressure

Smoking
Obesity
Diabetes

Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)

 Motor Vehicle Traffic

Buckle Up
DUI/DWI
Unintentional Poisoning

Throw away expired medicines

Keep medicines/cleaning products stored away
Unintentional Falls/Drowning

Never go alone
Tell someone where youll be
Proper equipment
Pass the reef = Trouble

Accidents Unintentional Injuries

Diseases

that affect the lungs

The most deadly is chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), which makes it
hard to breathe
COPD includes two main illnesses
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis

Cigarette

smoking is the main cause of

COPD
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (Lung Disease)

Commonly

known as Cancer, are a range

of diseases in which abnormal cells divide
uncontrollably and destroy normal body
tissue.

Prevention

- none; but certain risk factors

can be avoided

Quitting smoking can reduce risk of lung cancer and several other cancers
Limiting exposure to UV light can reduce risk of skin cancer
Immunizations may help prevent some types since certain viruses can lead to the disease
A healthy diet and exercise are linked to lower risk of cancers.

Malignant Neoplasms (Cancer)

In

the United States, the most common

type of heart disease is coronary artery
disease, which can lead to a heart attack.

Heart

Disease risk factors

Heart Disease

Risk Factor

Inactivity

53

Obesity

34

High Blood Pressure

32

Cigarette Smoking

21

High Cholesterol

15

Diabetes

11

Rank

Cause of Death

# of people

10

Suicide

41,149

Nephritis

47,112

Influenza & Pneumonia

56,979

Diabetes

75,578

Alzheimers Disease

84,767

Cerebrovascular Diseases

128,978

Accidents

130,557

Respiratory Disease

149,205

Cancer

584,881

Heart Disease

611,105

Top 10 in 2013

What

are some specific lifestyle

decisions that you must make in order to
live a long and healthy life.

Can your
?

save your

Exercise Regularly

Eat

Healthy

Dont Smoke

 1.
2.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Heart Disease
Cancer
Cerebro. Disease
Alzheimers Disease
Diabetes
Influenza

1.
2.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Heart Disease
Cancer
Cerebro. Disease
Alzheimers Disease
Diabetes
Influenza

Lack of
Exercise

Poor Diet

1.
2.
3.
5.
6.

Heart Disease
Cancer
Respiratory Disease
Cerebro. Disease
Alzheimers Disease

Tobacco Use

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Ages 10-14

Ages 15-24

3. Suicide

3. Homicide

2. Cancer

2. Suicide

1. Accidents

1. Accidents

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Why is Suicide a problem with the young?