Advice for men to avoid the top five killers
3. Unintentional injuries (69,257)
Deadly risks
Unintentional injuries are the third leading cause of death for men, with about 70,000 deaths annually. Upon closer inspection, a big reason for this is the risky behaviors men exhibit. For example, more than twice as many men as women die in car crashes every year, and these statistics are true locally as well.
Cecilia Lorenzo, MD, a vascular surgeon on the Backus Medical Staff, says men are much more prone to sustaining traumatic injuries, often for motor vehicle crashes in which high speeds or alcohol are involved.
“To decrease injuries, men need to use common sense, such as not driving under the influence, using a seatbelt, driving at reasonable speeds and following safety measures on the job, if applicable,” Dr. Lorenzo says.
Men participate in physical and more dangerous types of occupations, which put them at higher risk for accidents on the job, she noted.