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TOP 10 CAUSES OF TEEN DEATH »
Top 10 best causes of teen death rated by the LoveToKnow
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Accidents
There are many ways to cut down on teen driving accidents. Accidents
regularly rank high in the cause of teen deaths. However, that category also
includes accidents such as death by suffocation, drowning and other
accidental situations. Some statistics rank accidents as high as 37 to 38
percent of teen deaths. The majority of deaths from accidents is still from
vehicular accidents. Geico car insurance offers some really great tips
for
preventing teen driving accidents. |
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Cancer
Although cancer is rare in teens, it still ranks in the top five causes of
teen death. Bone cancer and leukemia are among some of the types of cancers
that teens get. There are some obvious problems with
teen cancer care, including that younger teens are still growing and
developing. Many teens do not receive care from an oncologist specializing
in pediatric care nor are as many given the opportunity to try experimental
drugs. This is known as the gap in treating teen cancer. |
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Suicide
It's a fact that every parent fears, teen suicide is a leading cause of
death in those ages 14 and up. There are some younger teens and preteens who
commit suicide as well. Knowing the
warning signs can help save your son or daughters life! Statistics show
that boys commit suicide more frequently than do girls, however, girls are
still at risk too. There are many resources out there to help parents
prevent this tragic conclusion, including the
Teen
Suicide site and
KidsHealth.com. |
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Congenital
Disorders and Anamolies
There is nothing quite so tragic as hearing of a teen athlete, at the height
of his football, basketball or other career, suddenly drop dead because of a
heart defect that was not caught earlier. Congenital anomalies are
birth defects, but they are not always caught at birth. Sometimes they
do not show up until the teen years. It is importnat that your child get
regular sport physicals and that you be aware of the
signs and symptoms that your son or daughter may suffer from this
problem. |
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Homicide
Unfortunately, teens are likely to come to a violent demise at the hands of
one another. Statistics in 2005 indicated that males are about four times as
likely to die from a homicide as females. Many parents blame violent movies,
games and a fast-paced society for this trend. Teens are also committing
these crimes at a
younger age. Learn more about the signs of teen violence and a teen
likely to commit a homicide as well as how to
prevent teen
violence. |
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Heart Disease
With heart disease being a top cause of death in adult men and women, teens
need to be worried as well. Although death in the teen years from heart
disease is rarer than in adults, it still occurs. This is also the time to
start taking care of your heart and keeping it healthy. There are many
different issues that can occur from
heart disease, such as strokes and heart attacks. The Texas Heart
Institute lists some of the
causes and preventative measures when looking at heart disease. |
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Chronic
Respiratory Disease
Asthma is just one of the problems that can fall under this category. There
are many different issues which can impact a teen's respiratory health,
including many other
issues with the lungs. Although death from asthma related problems is
rare if the condition is treated and lifestyle changes are made, there are
still a handful of kids that die from this condition each year. The number
of those kids that are teens varies from season to season. There are a few
diseases and conditions that can present problems as well. |
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Cerebrovascular
Cerebrovascular problems can hit at any age. Typically, oxygen supply to the
brain will be cut off and the person will be at risk for stroke.
Signs that your teen might be suffering from cerebrovascular issues
include passing out and poor concentration. There are several causes of this
disorder, including aneurysm, hematobas, a serious brain injury and
Wallengberg's Syndrome.
Brain cells can suddenly die due to lack of oxygen to the brain. |
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Influenza and Pneumonia
Typically, a healthy teen will recover fairly quickly from the flu or
pneumonia. However, some with compromised immune systems can be heavily
impacted by illness. There are also extreme cases where medications fail to
work, fevers spike and the teen just doesn't recover from the illness. There
are several
treatments that can help teens recover from pneumonia. You can also
learn about the
different types of pneumonia as not all are exactly alike. |
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Septicemia
Camping, swimming, visiting friends -- teens are busy and visit many
different places in a week. This means that they are often exposed to
bacteria and other organisms that can invade the body and create
serious infections. These infections can mask themselves as other
illnesses, such as the flu, and are sometimes hard to diagnose until the
condition worsens. Being aware of the
symptoms of septicemia can help you seek the medical help necessary to
treat this condition. |
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