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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for Preventable causes of death
  1. Healthy living 
    ... of it. SMOKING Cigarette smoking is the main preventable cause of death in the United States. One out of every ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Aging changes in the male reproductive system 
    ... age. It is one of the most common causes of cancer death in men. ... preventable. Getting treated for health disorders such as high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004017.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Dementia 
    ... the underlying cause. Some dementias rapidly progress to death while others can take years to get worse.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000739.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Central diabetes insipidus 
    Many of the cases may not be preventable. Prompt treatment of infections, tumors, and injuries may reduce risk.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000460.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemothorax 
    ... on the cause, a hemothorax may not be preventable.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hypopituitarism 
    In most cases, the disorder is not preventable. Awareness of risk, such as from taking certain medicines, may allow early diagnosis and treatment.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000343.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tetanus 
    IMMUNIZATION Tetanus is completely preventable by being immunized (vaccinated). Immunization usually protects against tetanus infection for 10 years. In the United States, immunizations begin in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Pyogenic liver abscess 
    ... a liver abscess, but most cases are not preventable.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000261.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Dextrocardia 
    ... have frequent infections. This is at least partially preventable with daily antibiotics.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007326.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. CPR - infant 
    Most children need CPR because of a preventable accident. The following tips may help prevent some accidents in children: Never underestimate what an infant can do. Assume the baby can move ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000011.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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