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Preventable causes of death

Preventable causes of death are causes of death related to risk factors which could have been avoided.[1] The World Health Organization has traditionally classified death according to the primary type of disease or injury. However, causes of death may also be classified in terms of preventable risk factors—such as smoking, unhealthy diet, sexual behavior, and reckless driving—which contribute to a number of different diseases. Such risk factors are usually not recorded directly on death certificates, although they are acknowledged in medical reports.

Figure 3: Leading preventable causes of death in the United States in the year 2000.[11] Note: This data is outdated and has been significantly revised, especially for obesity-related deaths.[10]

Leading preventable causes of death in the United States in the year 2000. Note: This data is outdated and has been significantly revised, especially for obesity-related deaths.

 – Unnatural death caused by accident

Accidental death

Alcohol and health

Short-term effects of alcohol consumption

 – Aspects of medicine focused on food, exercise, and sleep

Lifestyle medicine

List of causes of death by rate

Particulates

Health effects of tobacco § Mortality

 – Prevention of the occurrence of diseases

Preventive healthcare

 – Promoting health through informed choices

Public health