(PPS) Programed Propaganda Spin - 2

Monday, June 20, 2016

 

(PPS) Programed Propaganda Spin - 2

** SO with all the flack over shootings - just what is the real truth about how most people die?  If you look long and hard you see the guns are not the main cause - HUH?
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Public Health

Heart Disease Cancer / Oncology Stroke

The top 10 leading causes of death in the US

Written by Hannah Nichols 

Reviewed by Dr Helen Webberley

Knowledge center

Last updated: Mon 21 September 2015

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Nearly 75% of all deaths in the US are attributed to just 10 causes, with the top 3 of these accounting for over 50% of all deaths. 
 Over the last five years, the main causes of death in the US have remained fairly consistent, although unintentional injuries (accidents) became the fourth leading cause of death in 2013, while stroke became the fifth.
 
The most recent data (2013) reveals that annually there were 2,596,993 deaths registered in the US, which equates to:^1,2,41,44

• 1,306,034 males
• 1,290,959 females
• An age-adjusted death rate, which accounts for the aging population, of 731.9 deaths per 100,000 US standard population
• A life expectancy at birth of around 78.8 years.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths, and affecting significantly more men than women.

Contents of this article:

• Top 10 leading causes of death
• Top 10 leading causes of death in more detail
• Heart disease
• Cancer
• Chronic lower respiratory disease
• Accidents
• Stroke
• Alzheimer's disease
• Diabetes
• Influenza and pneumonia
• Kidney disease
• Suicide

You will also see introductions at the end of some sections to any recent developments that have been covered by MNT's news stories.

 Also look out for links to information about related conditions.

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Top 10 leading causes of death

The top 10 leading causes of death in the US are below together with the most recent statistics and facts, together they accounted for 73.6% of deaths in 2013:⁴⁴
 

 

Annually there are around 2,596,993 deaths registered in the US with the leading top 10 causes accounting for nearly 75% of all deaths.

1. Heart disease
2. Cancer (malignant neoplasms)
3. Chronic lower respiratory disease
4. Accidents (unintentional injuries)
5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)
6. Alzheimer's disease
7. Diabetes (diabetes mellitus)
8. Influenza and pneumonia
9. Kidney disease (nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis)
10. Suicide (intentional self-harm).

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Top 10 leading causes of death in more detail

Death rates below are calculated on an annual basis per 100,000 of estimated population. Age-adjusted rates are used to compare relative mortality risks among groups and over time.

1: Heart disease

• Deaths: 611,105
• Males: 321,347
• Females: 289,758
• Rate: 193.3
• Age-adjusted rate: 169.8
• Percentage of total deaths: 23.53%.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US and also the leading cause of death worldwide. More than half of the deaths that occur as a result of heart disease are in men.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US with around 611,105 deaths each year.

Coronary heart disease costs the US $108.9 billion each year and is the most common type of heart disease.³
Together, heart disease and stroke cost more than $312.6 billion in health care expenditures and lost productivity annually.⁴⁵
Heart disease is a term used to describe several conditions, many of which are related to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries.
As the plaque builds up, the arteries narrow, making it more difficult for blood to flow and creating a risk for heart attack or stroke.⁴
Other types of heart problems include angina, arrhythmias and heart failure.
The key to preventing death from heart disease is to protect the heart and know the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

Major warning signs and symptoms of heart attack

Some of the following signs and symptoms can materialize before a heart attack:

• Chest pain or discomfort
• Pain or discomfort in the upper body, arms, neck, jaw or upper stomach
• Breathlessness
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness
• Cold sweats.

Protecting the heart

Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol can significantly lower heart disease risk. Several lifestyle and dietary modifications can dramatically reduce the risk of heart disease, including:

• Follow instructions to ensure safe use of medications and any over the counter drugs
• Eating a diet that is low in salt, refined sugars, total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fresh fruits and vegetables
• Exercise regularly (at least 150 minutes a week). For example, take a brisk 10 minute walk three times a day, five days a week
• Avoid excessive intake of alcohol
• Quit smoking
• Take steps to reduce stress levels, or get help with stress management.

Learn more about heart disease

Recent developments on heart disease from MNT news
Stem cell therapy 'could reduce death from heart disease'
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming around 1 million lives every year. But a new review published in The Cochrane Library suggests that stem cell therapy may be effective against the condition.
Heart disease, stroke hospitalizations and deaths fall in last decade
 
A study finds that hospitalization and death rates from heart disease and stroke declined in 1999-2011. Researchers say this is down to better diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle.

  While the US citizens may have guns compared to the world death rate the US is #16 guns deaths...  Sad that Abortion - supported by the Government is the greatest killer of Americans!  Not guns!