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The largest contributions to death are a consequence of human behavior. Thus, there is substantial opportunity for cancer control interventions.
Comparative Causes of Annual Deaths in the United States
Sources: (AIDS) HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2004; (Alcohol) CDC. (2004). MMWR, 53(37), 866-870; (Motor vehicle) National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. (2005); (Homicide) NCHS. Vital statistics, 2002; (Drug-related) Mokdad, A.H., Marks, J. et al. (2004). Actual causes of death in the U.S., 2000. JAMA, 29(10),1242; (Suicide) NIMH. (2003 [updated 2006]). In harm's way-Suicide in America;
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Actual Causes of Death in the United States*
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* McGinnis JM, Foege WH. Actual causes of death in the United States. JAMA 1993; 270(18):2207-12.
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