Question

Three of the six leading causes of death in the US are chronic diseases related to diet.

Questivil 2 (1 punt) Three of the six leading causes of death in the US are chronic diseases related to diet. O O True False

Answer 1

Leading cause of death in US( according to CDC) are

1. Heart disease / CVD this is a chronic disease related to diet and life style. It includes many conditions such as plaque in the arteries, heart attack, heart failure etc.

2. Cancer major cancers of epithelial as well as hormone related cancers , e.g. lung cancer, breast, colon, endometrium, rectum may be associated with diet.

3. unintentional injuries( accidents, workplace hazard)

4, chronic lower respiratory disease smoking increases the risk for developing the conditions for COPD, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema. These are also to an extent life style diseases.

5. Stroke and cerebrovascular disease

6. Alzheimer's

7. Diabetes

8. Influenzas and pneumonia

9. kidney disease

10. suicide.