ten stroke: a blood clot leading to the brain which causes paralysis and death
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TOP 10 KILLERS OF TEENS
TENStroke: 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
Pneumonia/Influenza: Infection in the lungs causing a build up of mucus that can cause a person to choke and can lead to death.
SEVEN
Congenital Abnormalities: Also known as a birth defect which can lead to premature death such as progeria or cystic fibrosis
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.
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
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)
THREE
Suicide 5000 teenagers in the US commit suicide each year
8 out of 10 usually asked for some help
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
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.