Preventable causes of death
Preventable Causes of Death
Preventable causes of death (pronunciation: pre-ven-ta-ble kaw-zes of deth) are health conditions and incidents that can be avoided or reduced through preventive measures, such as lifestyle changes, vaccinations, or early detection.
Etymology
The term "preventable causes of death" is derived from the Latin word "praeventus", meaning "to precede", and the Old English word "death", meaning "the end of life".
Related Terms
- Lifestyle diseases: These are diseases that are primarily based on the day to day habits of people. Habits that detract people from activity and push them towards a sedentary routine can lead to numerous health issues, eventually resulting in death.
- Vaccination: A simple, effective way to prevent deadly diseases. Vaccines train your immune system to create antibodies, just as it does when it’s exposed to a disease.
- Early detection: This involves the medical testing of seemingly healthy individuals in order to detect diseases in their early stages, when they are more likely to be treatable.
- Chronic diseases: These are long-term diseases that are not contagious and largely preventable. They are the most common cause of death in the world.
- Risk factors: These are characteristics at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes.
Preventable Causes of Death
Some of the most common preventable causes of death include:
- Tobacco smoking: Smoking is a leading cause of preventable death, causing diseases such as lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease.
- Obesity: Obesity is a preventable cause of death associated with numerous health problems, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
- Alcohol: Excessive alcohol use can lead to chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis, cancers, and heart disease.
- Physical inactivity: Lack of physical activity can lead to heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
- Unhealthy diet: A diet high in saturated and trans fats, sugar, and salt, and low in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other health problems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preventable causes of death
- Wikipedia's article - Preventable causes of death
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