Smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the US. It kills over 400,000 Americans annually. Obesity is second at about 300,000 deaths.
The leading preventable cause of death among Americans is cigarette smoking. It is responsible for a variety of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory issues, and cancer.
Heart disease is the major cause of death among men.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but more specifically, atheroscierosis.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women
unintentional injuries
unintentional injuries
Electrocution
heart failure
electrocution
The leading cause of death for teens is accidents (unintentional injuries). Next is homicide, suicide, cancer, and heart disease.
Car accidents.
In the US the leading cause of death in people over 65 is heart disease with cancer a close second.