Human Growth and Development / Unit 15 HGD 2121 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Leading Causes of Death
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The idea
In twenty twenty-four, the leading US causes of death were heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases and Alzheimer's disease, according to the CDC.
In practice
Seven of the ten leading causes of death among older adults being chronic conditions.
Where people slip
Researchers attribute group differences in these causes to chronic stress from poverty and discrimination and to unequal care.
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