Major Causes of Yearly Preventable deaths in the United States by Percent

Cause Estimated Annual Deaths Percent

Tobacco 400,000 38

Physical Inactivity 250,000 28

Alcohol 100,000 10

Microbial agents 90,000 8

Toxic agents 60,000 6

Firearms 35,000 4

Sexual Behavior 30,000 2

Motor vehicles 25,000 2

Illicit use of drugs 20,000 <2

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