The Top 5 Killers of Men
Posted By Dr. Mercola | June 28 2011 | 280 views
Collectively, these diseases and problems kill nearly one million men annually. But if you understand your risks, you can learn how to negate them. Here are the 5 top killers of men, with tips from Yahoo Health on how to avoid them:
Stroke: Each year, nearly 50,000 American men die of a stroke. Keep your blood pressure at 120/80 or lower.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: COPD claims the lives of close to 60,000 men each year. Most were smokers.
Accidents: 80,000 men die each year in accidents, including 30,000 from auto accidents. You can lower your odds of being in one by not texting while driving.
Cancer: Cancer kills nearly 300,000 men a year. The Mediterranean diet could lower your risk.
Heart Disease: More than 390,000 men die of this each year. Remember that mall lifestyle changes can yield big results when it comes to improving heart health
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