The
CDC recently analyzed national statistics to determine changes in potentially
preventable deaths. Here are some key findings from the report:
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Potentially preventable cancer deaths
decreased 25% between 2010 and 2014.
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Preventable stroke deaths decreased
11% from 16,973 to 15,175.
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Preventable heart disease deaths
decreased 4% between 2010 and 2014.
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Chronic lower respiratory disease
deaths increased 1% from 28,831 to 29,232.
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Deaths from unintentional injuries
increased 23% (from 36,836 to 45,331).
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30% of heart disease deaths in 2014
were potentially preventable.
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Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, November 18,
2016
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