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Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) are the number one cause of cardiovascular deaths. Strokes (cerebrovascular accidents) are second.
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What was the main cause of death in 2009?
Deaths from cardiovascular diseases accounted for more deaths than any other cause (with cancers being the runner-up).
What does cause communicable disease?
Atherosclerosis is the usual cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease -- what together are called "cardiovascular disease." Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in America, with more than 800,000 deaths in 2005.
Can the depo prevera cause a stroke?
I'd say no. I think the concern is nicotine. There is no nicotine in marijuana. I'm of the understanding that the issue is nicotine's cardiovascular effects. Marijuana doesn't have those effects.
How bad was Laura Ingalls Wilder's stroke?
One listed cause of Laura's death is from a stroke. This may be confusion with her sister Mary's cause of death. Other sources cite a heart attack as the cause. Either way, Laura, Carrie and Grace all died from diabetes-related causes in an era when treatment for the disease was much more primitive
What animal cause more deaths in the World?
The mosquito.
How many deaths does COPD cause?
COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
Why do volcanos cause more deaths then earthquakes?
Volcanos burn
What group in society is more likely to get a stroke?
Individuals who are older, have a family history of stroke, have high blood pressure, have diabetes, have high cholesterol, smoke, lead a sedentary lifestyle, or have a history of cardiovascular disease are more likely to experience a stroke. Additionally, certain ethnic groups such as African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans may have a higher risk of stroke.
How does alcohol cause heat stroke?
alcohol causes dehydration which makes you more vulnerable to heat stroke
Which of these diseases cause more deaths to Americans each year?
Heart Disease
Why some volcanic eruptions cause more deaths than others?
because there is more plate movement
What is cardiovascular disease and how many people die from it each year?
Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, stroke, and heart failure. According to the World Health Organization, around 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular diseases globally each year, making it the leading cause of death worldwide.
