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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Preventable causes of death
  1. Quitting Smoking (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tobacco use is the most common preventable cause of death. About half of the people who don't quit smoking will die of smoking-related problems. Quitting smoking is important for your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/quittingsmoking.html - Health Topics
  2. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. It can also cause damage to the brain and other organs. Drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby. Alcohol also increases the risk of death from car crashes, injuries, homicide, and suicide. How ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html - Health Topics
  3. Drug Use and Addiction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... addiction be prevented? Drug use and addiction are preventable. Prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druguseandaddiction.html - Health Topics