Stay Healthy - Eat Healthy, Move - USA Cause of Death (Patreon)

Coronary Artery Heart Disease (CAHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 26% of all deaths. The main risk factors for CAHD are hypertension (high blood pressure), obesity, diabetes, and combustible tobacco use. These factors contribute to CAHD by damaging the blood vessels and heart, increasing the risk of blood clots and heart attacks.

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 22% of all deaths. The risk factors for cancer vary depending on the type of cancer, but some common risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, exposure to harmful substances, and a family history of cancer.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 6% of all deaths. The main risk factors for stroke are hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and combustible tobacco use. These factors contribute to stroke by damaging the blood vessels and brain, increasing the risk of blood clots and strokes.