Top 10 Causes of Death

General Leading Deaths

100

What is the #1 cause of death?

Heart Disease

There is over 695,000 deaths in the US due to heart disease. 

200

What is the least common cause of death?

Nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) and Nephrosis (kidney disorder, too much protein produced in urine)

300

What is one of the health diseases that can prevented by lifestyle change? 

One of the following: Heart Disease, Some Forms of Cancer, Stroke Risk-Reduction, Accidents, Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases, Diabetes, Chronic Liver Disease, Hypertension

400

Does California have the same leading cause of death as the general U.S. population?

Yes it does. 

500

How many deaths are due to cancer?

Over 605,000

Leading Deaths (18-24 yrs old)

100

What is the major cause of death for people 18-24 years old?

Unintentional Injury

200

Homicide makes __% of deaths?

18.1%

300

Unintentional injuries are mostly caused by?

Poisonings due to narcotics and hallucinogens. 

400

What is the third leading cause for young adults?

Suicide 

500

Does cancer have a high or low percentage cause of death in young adults?

Low it is 4.1%

Preventative Measures

100

Wearing a helmet is which level of prevention?

Primary Prevention 

200

What is Primary Prevention?

Aims to prevent injury or disease before it happens. 

300

Regular exams and health screenings are what level of prevention?

Secondary Prevention 

400

What is Tertiary Prevention? 

It aims to relieve the effects of a long-term illness or injury. 

500

Cardiac or stroke rehabilitation programs are what kind of level of prevention?

Tertiary Prevention