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Show 4 Health Fair, April 1997 Leading causes of death are lifestyle related Director of Wellness Columbia Castleview Hospital In the United States, the leading causes of death are heart disease, 29 percent; cancer, 26 percent; stroke (CVA), 5 percent; accidents, 6 percent; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema, black lung, etc.), 4 percent; pneumonia and influenza, 3.7 percent; diabetes mellitus, 2.2 percent; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, 2 percent; suicide, 2 percent; and homicide, 2 percent. With the exception of pneumonia, the causes of death all have one thing in 10 common - they are all strongly linked to unhealthy habits or lifestyles. An article written by Michael McGinnis M.D. and William Foege M.D. published in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked closely at the leading causes of death and which lifestyles are primarily to blame. They found that Keven use of tobacco products, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and consumption of alcohol were the four predominate lifestyles which lead to death and disability. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 418,690 deaths were caused by use of tobacco in 1990, including approximately 30 percent of all cancer deaths and 21 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths. Smoking tobacco is responsible for 30 percent of all lung disease deaths, 24 percent of pneumonia and influenza deaths and 10 percent of infant deaths. Approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths annually among nonsmokers are attributed to environmental or second hand smoke. Unhealthy dietary factors and sedentary lifestyles are together accountable for at least 300,000 deaths each D. Dietary factors have been associated with cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes. Physical inactivity has been associated with death from heart disease and colon cancer. Poor diet and inactivity can lead to obesity which is associated with a host of health problems including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and dia- Weight Loss Classes 2 thru May 21 Wednesday Nights at 7:00 pm Weekly8 Womens Health Issues Castleview Hospital Womens Center f Muscle Toning Classes April 21, 23, 25 6:30 pm John Powell, Exercise Physiologist r Castleview Hospital Wellness Center ' t , , , Summer Safety Tips May 15 7:C3pm Castleview Hospital Classroom ' ,1 Look lor Community Education to be Ottered Again ' , la Starts March 18, April 22, 1-- 3 pm pm May 6, April 3 1-- 3 8, pm 1-- 3 pm Key 23, 1-- pi 3 Prenatal Classes Weekly Every VVainaed:? i 7:00 pm. Hospital Ctacam. at , 60-9- 0 percent of cirrhosis of the liver deaths, 40 percent to 50 percent of motor vehicle fatalities, 16 percent to 67 per- cent of home injuries, drowning, fire fatalities and job injuries and 5 percent of cancer deaths. Alcohol is also related to a host of psychosocial issues including spouse and child 3-- abuse. Other significant lifestyles identified in McGinnis and Foeges research included exposure to toxic agents, possession and use of firearms, promiscuous sexual activity, failure to use seat belts, illicit drug use, and failure to get regular medical checkups and treatment. Utah Dental Association High Risk & Normal Pregnancy Colposcopy Laparoscopy Southeastern Utah District Members: Hysteroscopy Gynecological Services Annual Exams Pap Smears Birth Control 0 590 East 100 North, 6, Price Hours: Monday, Tuesday 7 Wednesday 9:00 - Noon, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - Noon Samber Diabetes Management is already being cZztzi twice monthly. Hospital CIsssrccm. pendence. Gynecology April 9 Dr. Keven Brockbank, Dr. Rex Nielsen It has been determined that 50 percent of all type II Alcohol accounts for weeks-Apr- il Castleview Hospital Classroom betes. diabetes could be prevented through obesity control. High blood pressure, a major risk for stroke, can be affected by dietary sodium, obesity and sedentary lifestyle. Misuse of alcohol accounts for approximately 100,000 deaths each year. An estimated 18 million U.S. residents suffer from alcohol de- March 21 & 22 Alison Lemon, Registered Dietician Held at Active ReEntry year. Brockbank M.D. Obstetrics Healthy Cooking Classes 637-822- V |
