Medical care is one of the leasing causes of death in the U.S.
According to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, adverse medical events account for 180,000 untimely deaths each year.
How does that compare to other avoidable fatalities?
ANNUAL DEATH TOLL FROM AVOIDABLE CAUSES
Adverse Medical Events……………………180,000
Car Crashes……………………………………… 34,000
Suicide………………………………………………..33,000
Firearms……………………………………………..31,000
Homicide…………………………………………….18,000
Illicit Drug Use…………………………………….17,000
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2016 update – medical care is the third leading cause of death in the US
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