1. WHAT HAS CAUSED THE TOP “TEN” KILLERS OF AMERICANS TO CHANGE IN THE PAST 100 YEARS? (EVEN IN THE PAST 10 YEARS)

2. 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

3. Better living conditions: Technology (research):
Hygiene, sanitation
Technology (research):
Early detection of a disease and able to treat or cure

4. 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)

5. Many of the top ten causes of death among Americans are attributed to our lifestyle rather than an infectious disease.