COPD is responsible for more than 96,000 deaths annually
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is primarily caused by smoking, with cigarettes accounting for approximately 80-90% of COPD-related cases. While exact global death tolls can vary, the World Health Organization estimates that COPD contributes to over 3 million deaths annually, with a significant proportion of these deaths linked directly to smoking. Therefore, smoking is a leading risk factor for COPD mortality worldwide.
COPD-related deaths are about twice as high among unskilled and semi-skilled laborers as among professionals
20 to 500 deaths a year
Cigarette smoking is responsible for approximately 80-90% of all chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) deaths. This significant percentage highlights the strong link between smoking and the development of COPD, emphasizing the importance of smoking cessation efforts in reducing mortality associated with this condition.
Hippos cause 2,900 deaths per year. Source: buzzfeed.com; oddeee.com
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It is not known how many deaths are caused by artichokes every year. It is possible that artichokes do not cause any deaths.
My mother is 80, has COPD and is considering a total knee replacement
Radon is a cause of lung cancers.
On average tornadoes cause 60 deaths and and about $500 million dollars in damage each year.
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no!it just causes many deaths.