Top Preventable Causes of Death in the District of Columbia in 2007 and Percent of Overall Deaths:
1. Tobacco 16.6%
2. Poor diet and physical inactivity 15.1%
3. Microbial (infectious) agents 4.6%
4. Alcohol consumption 2.9%
5. Firearms – 2.7%
6. Medical errors 2.7%
7. Toxic agents 2.1%
8. Sexual behavior 0.8%
9. Illicit drugs 0.8%
10. Motor vehicles 0.6%
11. Uninsurance 0.6% [More]Via Carl S
7. Toxic agents 2.1%
8. Sexual behavior 0.8%
9. Illicit drugs 0.8%
10. Motor vehicles 0.6%
11. Uninsurance 0.6% [More]Via Carl S
11. Uninsurance 0.6% [More]Via Carl S, who notes: "We know the solution for # 5 – the palliative has been proven to work in numerous other locations. Given that fact, why aren’t those who continue gun control held accountable as “aiding and abetting”, accessory before, during, and after murder, rape, robbery, etc ?"