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Top 10 Killers of Teens

Top 10 Killers of Teens. TEN. Stroke: A blood clot leading to the brain which causes paralysis and death. NINE. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A disease that causes restriction of the airway in the lungs leading to death. EIGHT.

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Top 10 Killers of Teens

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  1. Top 10 Killers of Teens

  2. TEN • Stroke: A blood clot leading to the brain which causes paralysis and death

  3. NINE • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A disease that causes restriction of the airway in the lungs leading to death.

  4. EIGHT • Pneumonia/Influenza: Infection in the lungs causing a build up of mucus that can cause a person to choke and can lead to death.

  5. SEVEN • Congenital Abnormalities: Also known as a birth defect which can lead to premature death such as progeria or cystic fibrosis

  6. SIX • HIV/AIDS: A virus that attacks the immune system which kills off white blood cells which make your body weak to fight off infections.

  7. FIVE • Heart Disease: Disease that causes the heart to become blocked and weakened which can lead to death. • 1 out of 5 teens at risk

  8. FOUR • Cancer: When cancerous cells begin growing rapidly in the body • 17% of teens get cancer • Only 29% survival rate of teens with cancer • Most common types of lymphoma and brain cancer • Melanoma (Skin Cancer)

  9. THREE • Suicide • 5000 teenagers in the US commit suicide each year • 8 out of 10 usually asked for some help

  10. TWO • Homicide: Being killed during a violent crime • Nearly 7,000 teens die from violent crimes each year and the number continues to rise • It is the number one killer for African American and Hispanic young men due to gang violence

  11. The NUMBER ONE Killer of TEENS • Accidents • There are approximately 16,000 deaths of teenagers each year and of that 50% are caused by accidents, usually involving cars.

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