Underlying Risk Factors – The Actual Causes of Death
{"Image DocumentName": "Underlying Risk Factors \u2013 The Actual Causes of Death", "Image ImageDescription": "Behavior % of deaths, Smoking 19% Poor diet & nutrition/ 14% Physical inactivity. Alcohol 5% Infections, pneumonia 4% Racial, ethnic, economic ? disparities. McGinnis and Foege (1993) examined the behavioral factors that represent the actual causes of death in the United States. For each of these factors, organizations in the aging services network are working together to reduce risk. Addressing these risks is a central contribution to health outcomes that the aging services network could make. Studies have found that health care costs for persons with these underlying risk factors can be 50% higher than for those with good health habits. Social isolation increases the risk for cognitive decline and mortality. No longer is each risk factor and chronic illness being considered in isolation. Awareness is increasing that similar strategies can be equally effective in treating many different conditions. Epping-Jordon, WHO, 26 March 2004.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}