WHAT HAS CAUSED THE TOP “TEN” KILLERS OF AMERICANS TO CHANGE IN THE PAST 100 YEARS? (EVEN IN THE PAST 10 YEARS)
Top Ten-1900 1. Flu Pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Heart Disease 4. Gastroenteritis- (Diarrhea) 5. Old Age 6.Nephritis- (Kidney Disease) 7. Accidents 8. Stroke 9. Cancer 10. Infant Disease
Better living conditions: Technology (research): Hygiene, sanitation Technology (research): Early detection of a disease and able to treat or cure
3. Discovery of Medicines 4. Lifestyle Choices/Changes Vaccines, antibiotics 4. Lifestyle Choices/Changes Decrease in exercise and increase in sedentary jobs/ entertainment Poor diet (high in fat, salt, cholesterol, low nutrients) Use of drugs (tobacco alcohol)
Many of the top ten causes of death among Americans are attributed to our lifestyle rather than an infectious disease.