The top causes of death for men and women in the 25–44 age group are largely preventable. Compared to ages 15–24, more chronic diseases begin to appear in this list. These illnesses are due, in part, to lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, and stress.
Still, this list of mostly preventable deaths is worth noting as changes in eating habits, physical activity, and lifestyle habits can help lower the mortality rate and add years to your life.
Accidents
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Better safe than sorry is an important adage as accidents are the leading cause of death in this age group. Knowing that 21.7% are from auto accidents is another cause for concern.Buckle up, drive responsibly, and put your cell phone down to save lives, including your own.
Suicide
After accidents, suicide is the second leading cause of death in the 25–34 age group.Be sure to reach out to someone if you’re having trouble. There are emergency hotlines available in a crisis, but an approach to staying out of trouble is to see a counselor regularly to sort out mental health issues.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call911.
Heart Disease
Cancer
Early detection, and thus earlytreatment, can save a life that would’ve otherwise been lost tocancer. Be sure to listen to your body, get checked out quickly if you think something is wrong, perform regular self-checks, and see your healthcare provider regularly.
Homicide
Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
Alcohol abuse is not just destructive emotionally. Prolonged and regular alcohol abuse can lead to liver disease.
COVID-19
Overall, COVID-19-related mortality rates have decreased over time. In 2022, COVID-19 was the seventh leading cause of death in the 25–44 age group.
Diabetes
In addition to regular exercise, healthy consistent meals, and adequate sleep, be sure you see a healthcare provider for diabetes screening if you have overweight or obesity plus a risk factor like a family history or inactivity. And watch out forpre-diabetessymptoms like excessive thirst and frequent urination.
Stroke
Look out for sudden numbness or weakness in one area of your body, confusion, trouble speaking or seeing, or a sudden lack of coordination. These are all symptoms of astroke.
Flu and Pneumonia
Surprisingly, people still die fromfluandpneumoniabecause they underestimate their illness and wait too long to seek medical attention. As soon as you have symptoms, see a healthcare provider to rule out serious health concerns.
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