| Causes | Estimated Number | Percentage of Total Deaths |
|---|---|---|
|
Tobacco Diet/Inactivity patterns Alcohol Certain Infections Toxic Agents Firearms Sexual Behavior Motor Vehicles Drug Use TOTAL |
400,000 300,000 100,000 90,000 60,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 1,060,000 |
19 14 5 4 3 2 1 1 Below 1 50 |
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*McGinnis JM, Feoge WH. Actual causes of death in the United States JAMA, November 19, 1993 | ||