Organ Donation
Where do the majority of organs donated come from?
Deceased donors.
What's the number of Americans that have skin cancer by the age of 70?
1 in 5 Americans have skin cancer by the time their 70.
Watch them closely and carefully.
What is the most common eating disorder?
Anorexia Nervosa
What is the number one cause of death in the United States?
Heart disease with over 647,457 deaths.
Kidney, liver, heart, etc.
How many people die an hour from skin cancer (in the US)?
1 every hour.
What is a safety measure you can take in your home against fires?
Install smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher.
How many people die a year from eating disorders?
About 20% of untreated people with an eating disorder die, and 2-3% of treated people die.
What is the number two cause of death in the US?
Cancer, with over 599,000 deaths in 2017.
Who can donate organs?
Just about everyone. If you are younger than 18, you need parental consent.
What are some ways to decrease chances of skin cancer?
Wear long sleeves, avoid the sun from 10 to 4, wear sunscreen over SPF 30, wear a hat, etc.
How can you decrease chances of car accident deaths or serious injuries?
Always make sure you and your passengers wear their seat belt, don't speed, be a safe driver.
What are the most common signs of eating disorders?
skipping multiple meals, excessive focus on healthy eating, OCD behaviors, withdrawal from social activities, persistent talk of being overweight or needing to lose weight, etc.
What is the number one cause of death in the world?
Heart disease, with 15.2 million deaths
What can prevent you from donating?
If you have a disease like diabetes, kidney disease, HIV, or heart disease.
What is the most dangerous skin cancer?
Melanoma
How can you decrease chances of kids putting things in their mouths?
Put locks on cabinets, put the item above where they could reach it, store medicines and other items in cabinets.
What are some risks of eating disorders?
Death, heart problems, teeth decay, throat problems due to induced vomiting, leading to other disease, etc.
How can you decrease your chances of heart disease?
Eat healthier, exercise more frequently
Does the blood type have to be compatible?
Yes, because it decreases the chance of the receivers body rejecting the organs.
What are the three types of most common skin cancer?
Squamous cell, basal cell, and melanoma
How can you help someone, like a babysitter, get in contact with you if something happens?
Put a list of emergency numbers on the fridge, and give them to neighbors you can trust.
How can you help someone with an eating disorder?
Pick a good time to talk to someone about it, and don't lecture- try to understand where they are coming from.
What are some other leading causes of death in the US?
Unintentional injuries, Stroke, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia, etc.