Leading causes of death Flashcards
1
Q
top 2 leading causes of death in infants
A
1 - congenital malformation
2 - prematurity
2
Q
top 5 leading causes of death in adults in the US
A
1 - heart dz 2 - cancer 3 - stroke 4 - respiratory infection 5 - accidents
3
Q
top 2 leading causes of death worldwide
A
1 - TB
2 - malaria
4
Q
top 3 leading causes of cancer in males
A
1 - prostate cancer
2 - lung cancer
3 - colon or rectal cancer
5
Q
top 3 leading causes of cancer in females
A
1 - breast cancer
2- lung cancer
3 - colon or rectal cancer
6
Q
MC type of cancer in males and females
A
lung cancer
