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Leading Preventable Causes

Leading Preventable Causes. You Can Stop These Things From Happening to You!!!!. # 1 Smoking (related deaths). 20% of all death in the United States ( 1 in 5 deaths) Every day 4,000 youths 12-17 try their first cigarette. Smokers on average die 13-14 years earlier than non smokers .

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Leading Preventable Causes

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  1. Leading Preventable Causes You Can Stop These Things From Happening to You!!!! Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  2. # 1 Smoking (related deaths) 20% of all death in the United States ( 1 in 5 deaths) Every day 4,000 youths 12-17 try their first cigarette. Smokers on average die 13-14 years earlier than non smokers Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  3. Prevention Measures Don’t Smoke!!!!!!!!!!! If you do, QUIT! Avoid second hand smoke. Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  4. # 2 Vascular Disease This includes heart disease, strokes, obesity and inactivity. A high fat diet and lack of exercise can lead to “fatty streaks” – fat deposits that stick to the inside walls of blood vessels Eventually these blobs of fat block the blood vessels which leads to heart attacks and strokes Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  5. Fat Percentages Over the Years Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  6. Prevention Measures Eat According to my ChooseMyPlate.gov Exercise at least 30 minutes a day Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  7. # 3 Alcohol (related diseases) • High levels of alcohol consumption are correlated with an increased risk of developing : • alcoholism, • cardiovascular disease, • malabsorption, • chronic pancreatitis, • alcoholic liver disease, • cancer. • Damage to the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system can occur from sustained alcohol consumption. • Long-term use of alcohol in excessive quantities is capable of damaging nearly every organ and system in the body. • The developing adolescent brain is particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of alcohol. Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  8. Prevention Measures • Do not drink if you are underage • If you are over 21, limit intake of alcohol • 1-2 drinks Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  9. # 4 Infectious Diseases Influenza Mono Colds Salmonella poisoning ALL OF THESE ARE PREVENTABLE!!!!! Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  10. Prevention Measures WASH YOUR HANDS!!!! Get vaccinated Don’t share items Cook food well Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing Stay home when you are sick Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  11. # 5 Injuries/Accidents (#1 Killer of teens) • Injuries kill more adolescents than all diseases combined • Two major causes: • Motor vehicle crashes • Intentional violent injuries • Many are caused by poor decision making • Fights • No seat belt • DUI Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

  12. Prevention Measures Don’t ignore bullying Wear seat belts Do not drive or get in a vehicle if alcohol is involved Learn first-aid Don’t text and walk/drive Created by Nicole Thompson, health educator, 10/15/2010

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