There are lots of causes of death that the public is well aware of. We know those causes are dangerous and that a lot of people die from them. However, there are also plenty of things that cause death in big numbers that we didn’t know were so dangerous.
We’re often not aware of just how many deaths are caused by these factors.
Nursing Home Neglect
From understaffing to simply not doing a good job, nursing home neglect is far too common. It affects some of the most vulnerable people among us and causes a lot of deaths every year.
Tripping and Falling
A simple trip and fall can cause death to many people. Every year, about 17K people die from this. Tripping and falling can cause a wide range of injuries, including trauma to the head.
Driving While Sleep-Deprived
We all know how dangerous it is to drive while drunk. However, it can be just as risky to drive when you haven’t had enough sleep. Sleepy driving is much like driving while being legally drunk.
Sepsis Infections
About 270K people die every year from this type of infection. It can happen because of a wide range of infections that can get incredibly bad quickly. Getting a UTI is one way that this can happen.
Bad Dental Hygiene
When someone doesn’t take good care of their teeth, infections are likely. These infections can get worse and get into the bloodstream, causing sepsis and even heart attacks. Don’t forget to floss!
Asthma
This condition causes more deaths than you might assume. Despite all of the medications we have for it today, about 10 people still die every day from this lung condition.
Childbirth
While science has come a long way in keeping mothers alive during and after childbirth, it isn’t perfect. Women can and do die from giving birth in first-world countries. About 700 women in the U.S. die every year from pregnancy or delivery.
Moose
The average person might not think much about moose when they think about their daily risks, but in some areas, it’s a concern. About 440 people every year are killed by moose, and about 59,000 are injured.
Blood Clots
We’ve all heard of them, but how likely are they? About 100,000 people die every year from getting one or more blood clots. They can be found in various areas but are commonly found in the legs.
Walking Through Parking Lots
It’s easy to go unnoticed by a driver when you’re in a parking lot. While many people today have rear-facing cameras, not everyone does. Hundreds of people die every year from this happening.
Air Pollution
This is a worldwide problem that is happening in virtually every major city. Around the world, about one in every nine people will die from breathing in the local air pollution.
Bed Sheets
Bed sheets can accidentally strangle and suffocate people, especially infants. More than 850 infant deaths every year happen because they get tangled in these common linens.
Radon
Next to smoking, it’s the second-leading cause of lung cancer. This is a type of radioactivity that is present in the environment in many areas. It kills about 21K people every year.
Chronic Stress
When a person is under chronic stress, it can strain their heart and cause several other health problems. It has been known to cause about 120K deaths from the toll that stress takes on the body.
Medical Mistakes
With all of the things that can be deadly, there’s something even scarier about knowing how easily medical mistakes kill people. More than 250K people in the U.S. die every year because of these errors.
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