Employees Benefits - Incidental


Condition Percent Rate US Deaths Data
1. Death 0.88% 1 in 113 2.4 million 2,391,399 annual deaths in 1999 (NVHS Sep 2001)
2. Chronic Illness 0.60% 1 in 166 1.6 million 1,634,976 deaths (68.4% of deaths) from top-5 chronic diseases: heart disease, cancers, stroke, COPD, and diabetes (CDC/1999)
3. Cardiovascular diseases 0.35% 1 in 287 945,836 945,836 deaths in the USA (American Heart Association, 2004)
4. Heart disease 0.27% 1 in 375 725,191 725,192 annual deaths (NVSR Sep 2001); 30.3% of deaths
5. Cancer 0.20% 1 in 489 555,500 555,500 annual deaths (SEER 2002 estimate)
6. Ischemic heart disease 0.19% 1 in 513 529,658 529,659 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
7. Coronary heart disease 0.18% 1 in 541 502,188 502,189 deaths in the USA 2001 (American Heart Association, 2004)
8. Heart attack 0.17% 1 in 591 459,840 459,841 deaths in 1998 (NHLBI); 199,154 deaths for AMI reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
9. Smoking 0.16% 1 in 618 440,000 440,000 annual deaths each year are smoking-associated (CDC)
10. Obesity 0.11% 1 in 906 300,000 300,000 premature deaths associated with obesity annually (CDC)
11. Respiratory conditions 0.09% 1 in 1,164 233,659 233,659 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
12. Digestive Diseases 0.07% 1 in 1,424 191,000 191,000 deaths in the USA 1985 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, 1994)
13. Stroke 0.06% 1 in 1,625 167,366 167,366 deaths in 1999 (CDC); 7.0% of deaths in 1999.
14. Respiratory system cancer 0.06% 1 in 1,647 165,129 165,130 estimated deaths for respiratory system cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
15. Cerebrovascular Conditions 0.06% 1 in 1,663 163,537 163,538 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 167,366 annual deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)
16. Lung cancer 0.06% 1 in 1,695 160,439 160,440 estimated deaths for lung/bronchial cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
17. Injury 0.05% 1 in 1,839 147,891 147,891 deaths due to injury (IOM)
18. Digestive system cancer 0.05% 1 in 2,017 134,840 134,840 estimated deaths for digestive system cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
19. Chronic lower respiratory diseases 0.05% 1 in 2,190 124,181 124,181 annual deaths; 5.2% of deaths (CDC/1999).
20. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0.05% 1 in 2,190 124,181 124,181 annual deaths; 5.2% of deaths (CDC/1999).
21. Adverse reaction 0.04% 1 in 2,518 108,000 108,000 deaths from adverse drug reactions after administration of FDA-approved drugs in USA 1996 (American Medical Association)
22. Accidental injury 0.04% 1 in 2,678 101,536 101,537 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 97,860 deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)
23. Medical misadventure 0.04% 1 in 2,775 98,000 98,000 preventable deaths from medical errors annually in America (Patient Safety in American Hospitals, Health Grades 2004)
24. Accidental death 0.04% 1 in 2,779 97,859 97,860 annual deaths in 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
25. Nosocomial infections 0.03% 1 in 3,400 80,000 80,000 deaths annually (Starfield, JAMA 284(4), 2000)
26. End-stage renal disease 0.03% 1 in 3,551 76,583 76,584 deaths in patients undergoing treatment in the USA 2001 (United States Renal Data System 2003 Annual Data Report, 2003)
27. Diabetes 0.03% 1 in 3,811 71,372 71,372 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 68,399 annual deaths or 2.9% of deaths (CDC/1999)
28. Flu 0.02% 1 in 4,268 63,729 63,730 annual deaths for influenza and pneumonia (NVSR Sep 2001); estimated 20,000 deaths from flu (NIAID)
29. Nerve conditions 0.02% 1 in 4,269 63,713 4,622 people died from nervous system disorders in Australia 2002 (Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
30. Nervous system disorders 0.02% 1 in 4,269 63,713 4,622 people died from nervous system disorders in Australia 2002 (Australia’s Health 2004, AIHW)
31. Pneumonia 0.02% 1 in 4,402 61,776 61,777 people died from pneumonia each year in the US 2001 (Deaths: Final data for 2001, NCHS, CDC)
32. Liver failure 0.02% 1 in 4,533 60,000 More than 60,000 Americans die each year (NWHIC)
33. Genital system cancer 0.02% 1 in 4,590 59,249 59,250 estimated deaths for genital system cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
34. Colorectal cancer 0.02% 1 in 4,755 57,200 57,200 deaths in USA 1999 (CDC)
35. Heart failure 0.02% 1 in 4,953 54,913 54,913 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); 39,000 deaths a year (NHLBI)
36. Alzheimer's Disease 0.02% 1 in 5,050 53,852 53,852 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 44,536 annual deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)
37. Congestive Heart Failure 0.02% 1 in 5,351 50,824 50,824 deaths (NHLBI 1999); about 260,000 deaths a year (CDC-OC)
38. Automobile accidents injury 0.02% 1 in 6,408 42,443 42,443 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 42,401 deaths reported in USA 1999 for "motor vehicle accidents" (NVSR Sep 2001); 41,804 deaths in 2000 (CDC); 9.6 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
39. Breast Cancer 0.02% 1 in 6,618 41,100 41,100 deaths in 1999 (CDC); 41,528 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
40. Artery conditions 0.01% 1 in 6,668 40,787 40,788 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
41. Pneumococcal pneumonia 0.01% 1 in 6,800 40,000 40,000 deaths
42. Nephritis 0.01% 1 in 6,889 39,480 39,480 in USA 2001 (CDC)
43. Kidney conditions 0.01% 1 in 7,656 35,525 35,525 deaths reported in USA 1999 for nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (NVSR Sep 2001)
44. Kidney disease 0.01% 1 in 7,656 35,525 35,525 annual deaths due to nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (NVSR Sep 2001)
45. Bedsores 0.01% 1 in 7,925 34,319 34,320 deaths from decubitus ulcers were attributable to the patient safety incident in the US 2000-2002 (Patient Safety in American Hospitals, Health Grades 2004)
46. Septicemia 0.01% 1 in 8,437 32,237 32,238 in USA 2001 (CDC); 30,680 annual deaths in 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
47. Prostate Cancer 0.01% 1 in 8,572 31,728 31,729 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
48. Suicide 0.01% 1 in 9,315 29,200 29,199 annual cases in 1999 USA including 16,599 by firearm (NVHS Sep 2001)
49. Pancreatic cancer 0.01% 1 in 9,352 29,082 29,082 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
50. Firearm Injury 0.01% 1 in 9,420 28,873 28,874 annual deaths from firearm injuries in 1999 USA including 16,599 for suicide and 10,828 for homicide (NVSR Sep 2001); 3.5 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
51. Cardiomyopathy 0.01% 1 in 9,977 27,260 27,260 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
52. Chronic liver disease 0.01% 1 in 10,358 26,259 26,259 annual deaths from chronic liver disease and cirrhosis in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
53. Liver conditions 0.01% 1 in 10,441 26,050 26,050 deaths in the USA 1987 for "chronic liver disease and cirrhosis" (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
54. Cirrhosis of the liver 0.01% 1 in 10,441 26,050 26,050 deaths in the USA 1987 for "chronic liver disease and cirrhosis" (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
55. Hypertensive heart disease 0.01% 1 in 10,449 26,029 26,029 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
56. Urinary system cancer 0.01% 1 in 10,510 25,880 25,880 estimated deaths for urinary system cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
57. Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma 0.01% 1 in 11,928 22,801 22,802 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
58. Leukemia 0.01% 1 in 12,943 21,013 21,014 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
59. Lymphoma 0.01% 1 in 13,121 20,730 20,730 estimated deaths for lymphoma in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
60. Alcoholism 0.01% 1 in 14,188 19,170 19,171 persons died of alcohol-induced causes in 1999 USA (NVSR Sep 2001)
61. Alcohol abuse 0.01% 1 in 14,188 19,170 19,171 persons died of alcohol-induced causes in 1999 USA (NVSR Sep 2001)
62. Drug abuse 0.01% 1 in 14,239 19,102 19,102 persons died of drug-induced causes in 1999 USA (NVSR Sep 2001)
63. Emphysema 0.01% 1 in 15,292 17,787 17,787 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
64. Hypertension 0.01% 1 in 16,030 16,967 16,968 annual deaths from primary hypertension and hypertensive renal disease in 1999 USA (NVSR Sep 2001)
65. Homicide 0.01% 1 in 16,105 16,889 16,889 annual deaths in 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
66. Poisoning 0.01% 1 in 16,679 16,306 16,307 deaths (IOM); 14,078 deaths for unintentional poisoning and 5,191 for suicide poisoning in USA 2001 (CDC); 12,186 deaths reported in USA 1999 for accidental poisoning or exposure to noxious substances (NVSR Sep 2001); 6.0 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
67. Aortic aneurysm 0.01% 1 in 17,207 15,806 15,807 annual deaths in 1999 USA (NVSR Sep 2001)
68. Pneumonitis 0.01% 1 in 17,815 15,267 15,268 deaths reported in USA 1999 for pneumonitis due to solids/liquids (NVSR Sep 2001)
69. HIV/AIDS 0.01% 1 in 17,841 15,244 15,245 deaths in 2000 (NIAID); 14,802 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
70. Falls 0.01% 1 in 18,110 15,019 15,019 deaths in USA 2001 (CDC); 13,162 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); 5.0 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
71. Atherosclerosis 0.01% 1 in 18,158 14,979 14,979 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); contributes to other causes rather than direct cause of death; 71,926 deaths for Atherosclerotic CVD (NHLBI 1999).
72. Parkinson's Disease 0.01% 1 in 18,639 14,593 14,593 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
73. Ovarian Cancer 0.01% 1 in 19,960 13,626 13,627 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
74. Benign Tumors 0.00% 1 in 20,563 13,227 13,227 deaths reported in USA 1999 for benign neoplasms, in situ neoplasms or those of uncertain behavior (NVSR Sep 2001)
75. Brain cancer 0.00% 1 in 21,308 12,764 12,765 deaths reported in USA 1999 for cancer of brain, meninges or CNS (NVSR Sep 2001)
76. Stomach cancer 0.00% 1 in 21,400 12,710 12,711 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
77. Alcoholic liver disease 0.00% 1 in 22,746 11,958 11,958 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
78. Bladder Cancer 0.00% 1 in 22,836 11,911 11,911 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
79. Fractures 0.00% 1 in 23,255 11,696 4.3 per 100,000 with 1,302 cases in Canada 19971
80. Kidney Cancer 0.00% 1 in 24,469 11,115 11,116 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
81. Multiple Myeloma 0.00% 1 in 24,691 11,016 11,016 deaths reported in USA 1999 for multiple myeloma and other immunoproliferative syndromes (NVSR Sep 2001)
82. Congenital conditions 0.00% 1 in 26,171 10,393 10,393 deaths reported in USA 1999 for congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities(NVSR Sep 2001)
83. Congenital malformations 0.00% 1 in 26,171 10,393 10,393 deaths reported in USA 1999 for congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities(NVSR Sep 2001)
84. Suffocation 0.00% 1 in 26,214 10,375 10,376 annual cases in USA 1995 (IOM); 6.1 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
85. Pulmonary embolism 0.00% 1 in 30,222 9,000 9,000 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
86. Acute myeloid leukemia 0.00% 1 in 30,665 8,870 8,870 estimated deaths for Acute Myeloid Leukemia in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
87. Blood conditions 0.00% 1 in 31,146 8,732 8,733 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
88. Atrial Fibrillation 0.00% 1 in 32,621 8,338 8,338 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
89. Hepatitis C 0.00% 1 in 34,000 8,000 estimated 8,000 to 10,000 deaths annually from Chronic HepC in USA (NIDDK)
90. Chronic Hepatitis C 0.00% 1 in 34,000 8,000 estimated 8,000 to 10,000 deaths annually in the United States (NIDDK)
91. Oral cancer 0.00% 1 in 36,334 7,485 7,486 deaths reported in USA 1999 for cancers of lip, oral cavity or pharynx (NVSR Sep 2001)
92. Esophagus Cancer 0.00% 1 in 36,334 7,485 7,486 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
93. Melanoma 0.00% 1 in 37,700 7,215 7,215 deaths reported in USA 1999 for skin melanoma (NVSR Sep 2001)
94. Medication errors 0.00% 1 in 38,857 7,000 estimated 7,000 deaths (Institute of Medicine report).
95. Endometrial Cancer 0.00% 1 in 41,212 6,600 estimated 6,600 deaths in women in the US 2002 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
96. Uterine Cancer 0.00% 1 in 42,053 6,468 6,468 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
97. Occupational Injuries 0.00% 1 in 46,575 5,839 about 5,840 deaths annually based on 16 per day (CDC-OC)
98. Asthma 0.00% 1 in 48,252 5,637 5,637 deaths in 1995 (NHLBI); 4,657 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); approximately 5,000 deaths annually (NIAID)
99. Food poisoning 0.00% 1 in 54,400 5,000 about 5,000 annually in USA (NIDDK)
100. Viral Hepatitis 0.00% 1 in 56,047 4,853 4,853 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); fewer than 1,000 deaths (NIDDK 1985)
101. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia 0.00% 1 in 56,666 4,800 4,800 estimated deaths for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
102. Peptic Ulcer 0.00% 1 in 59,079 4,604 4,604 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); 6,500 deaths (NIDDK 1987)
103. Cervical Cancer 0.00% 1 in 59,130 4,600 approximately 4,600 women will die in 2001 (DSTD)
104. Anemia 0.00% 1 in 60,404 4,502 4,503 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
105. Nutritional deficiency 0.00% 1 in 63,418 4,288 4,289 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
106. Left heart failure 0.00% 1 in 66,519 4,088 4,089 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
107. Larynx Cancer 0.00% 1 in 71,300 3,815 3,815 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
108. Rheumatic fever 0.00% 1 in 72,205 3,767 3,767 deaths reported in USA 1999 for acute rheumatic fever and chronic rheumatic conditions (NVSR Sep 2001)
109. Acute rheumatic fever 0.00% 1 in 72,205 3,767 3,767 deaths reported in USA 1999 for acute rheumatic fever and chronic rheumatic conditions (NVSR Sep 2001)
110. Rheumatic heart disease 0.00% 1 in 73,993 3,676 3,676 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
111. Soft Tissue Sarcoma 0.00% 1 in 74,316 3,660 3,660 estimated deaths for soft tissue/heart cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
112. Heart cancer 0.00% 1 in 74,316 3,660 3,660 estimated deaths for soft tissue/heart cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
113. Respiratory failure 0.00% 1 in 75,618 3,600 3,597 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
114. Congenital heart defects 0.00% 1 in 76,600 3,551 3,551 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
115. Gall Bladder Cancer 0.00% 1 in 76,836 3,539 3,540 estimated deaths for gall bladder/biliary cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
116. Drowning 0.00% 1 in 77,075 3,529 3,529 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001); 1.8 per 100,000 in Canada 19971
117. Fire 0.00% 1 in 81,242 3,348 3,348 deaths reported in USA 1999 from accidental fire or smoke (NVSR Sep 2001)
118. Infectious Diarrhea 0.00% 1 in 87,741 3,100 3,100 deaths in the USA 1985 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
119. Diverticular Disease 0.00% 1 in 90,666 3,000 3,000 deaths (NIDDK, 1985)
120. Gallstones 0.00% 1 in 91,428 2,975 2,975 people in the USA 1975 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, US Government Printing Office, NIDDK, 1994)
121. Gall bladder conditions 0.00% 1 in 96,113 2,830 2,830 deaths reported in USA 1999 for cholelithiasis and other gall bladder conditions(NVSR Sep 2001)
122. Pancreatitis 0.00% 1 in 100,740 2,700 2,700 deaths in the USA 1985 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
123. Infant Death 0.00% 1 in 102,719 2,648 2,648 annual cases (NVSR Sep 2001); 7.1 per 1,000 infant deaths (per births) in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
124. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 0.00% 1 in 102,719 2,648 2,648 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
125. Endocrine system cancer 0.00% 1 in 111,475 2,439 2,440 estimated deaths for endocrine system cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
126. Mesothelioma 0.00% 1 in 114,719 2,370 2,371 deaths in America 2001(NCHS, 2003)
127. Adult respiratory distress syndrome 0.00% 1 in 128,000 2,125 2,125 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
128. Pharynx cancer 0.00% 1 in 131,400 2,070 2,070 estimated deaths for pharynx cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
129. Group B Streptococcal Infections 0.00% 1 in 143,157 1,900 1,900 deaths annually in USA (DBMD)
130. Mouth cancer 0.00% 1 in 143,915 1,890 1,890 estimated deaths for mouth cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
131. Deep vein thrombosis 0.00% 1 in 157,500 1,727 1,727 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
132. Tongue Cancer 0.00% 1 in 160,000 1,700 1,700 estimated deaths for tongue cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
133. Hemophilia 0.00% 1 in 161,808 1,681 1,681 deaths for coagulation defects (NHLBI 1999)
134. Chronic myeloid leukemia 0.00% 1 in 173,248 1,570 1,570 estimated deaths for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
135. Hernia 0.00% 1 in 185,792 1,464 1,464 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
136. Thyroid cancer 0.00% 1 in 186,301 1,459 1,460 estimated deaths for thyroid cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
137. Acute lymphocytic leukemia 0.00% 1 in 187,586 1,449 1,450 estimated deaths for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
138. Hodgkin's Disease 0.00% 1 in 193,870 1,402 1,403 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
139. Carbon monoxide poisoning 0.00% 1 in 200,000 1,360 0.5 per 100,000 with 150 cases of "self-inflicted" carbon monoxide poisoning other than motor vehicle exhaust deaths in Canada 19971
140. Bone cancer 0.00% 1 in 209,230 1,300 1,300 estimated deaths for bone/joint cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
141. Chronic Bronchitis 0.00% 1 in 232,081 1,172 1,172 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
142. Small Intestine Cancer 0.00% 1 in 240,707 1,129 1,130 estimated deaths for small intestine cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
143. Pneumoconiosis 0.00% 1 in 245,045 1,110 1,110 deaths in America 2001(NCHS, 2003)
144. Aplastic anemia 0.00% 1 in 254,443 1,068 1,069 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
145. Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome 0.00% 1 in 265,624 1,024 1,024 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
146. Inflammatory bowel disease 0.00% 1 in 272,000 1,000 fewer than 1,000 deaths in the USA 1987 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, US Government Printing Office, NIDDK, 1994)
147. Group A Streptococcal Infections 0.00% 1 in 272,000 1,000 1,000 deaths annually in USA (DBMD)
148. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease 0.00% 1 in 272,000 1,000 1,000 deaths in the USA 1984-88 for "GERD and related esophageal disorders" (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
149. Salmonella food poisoning 0.00% 1 in 272,000 1,000 estimated 1,000 deaths each year (DBMD); 38 reported deaths (NVSR Sep 2001)
150. Bronchiectasis 0.00% 1 in 280,412 969 970 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
151. Tuberculosis 0.00% 1 in 292,473 930 930 reported deaths in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
152. Vulva cancer 0.00% 1 in 320,000 849 850 estimated deaths for vulva cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
153. Meningitis 0.00% 1 in 320,000 849 850 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
154. Pyelonephritis 0.00% 1 in 321,513 845 846 deaths reported in USA 1999 for kidney infection (NVSR Sep 2001)
155. Hypothermia 0.00% 1 in 333,333 816 0.3 per 100,000 for "excessive cold" in Canada 1997 (86 cases)1
156. Pulmonary edema 0.00% 1 in 364,611 746 746 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
157. Gastritis 0.00% 1 in 386,913 702 703 deaths in the USA 1980’s (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
158. Ureter cancer 0.00% 1 in 394,202 689 690 estimated deaths for ureter/other urinary organ cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
159. Hemophilus influenzae B 0.00% 1 in 435,200 625 625 deaths annually in USA (DBMD)
160. Anal Cancer 0.00% 1 in 468,965 580 580 estimated deaths for anus/anal canal/anorectum cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
161. Sarcoidosis 0.00% 1 in 475,524 572 572 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
162. Asbestosis 0.00% 1 in 494,545 549 550 deaths in America 2001 (NCHS, 2003)
163. Machinery accidents 0.00% 1 in 500,000 544 0.2 per 100,000 people died from machinery injury in the US 2001 (National Vital Statistics Report, CDC, 2003)
164. Angina 0.00% 1 in 540,755 502 503 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
165. Sickle Cell Anemia 0.00% 1 in 542,914 500 501 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
166. Campylobacter food poisoning 0.00% 1 in 544,000 500 estimated 500 deaths annually (DBMD)
167. Listeriosis 0.00% 1 in 544,000 500 500 deaths annually (DBMD)
168. Cystic Fibrosis 0.00% 1 in 560,824 484 485 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
169. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia 0.00% 1 in 632,558 430 430 deaths reported in USA 1999 for hyperplasis of prostate (NVSR Sep 2001)
170. Anaphylaxis 0.00% 1 in 680,000 400 at least 400 deaths in USA (NIAID penicillan reactions)
171. Penicillin allergy 0.00% 1 in 680,000 400 400 deaths annually among Americans (NIAID)
172. Pregnancy 0.00% 1 in 681,704 400 399 female deaths for "pregnancy and childbirth" in the USA 2001 (NCHS, 2003)
173. Childbirth 0.00% 1 in 681,704 400 399 female deaths for "pregnancy and childbirth" in America in the USA 2001(NCHS, 2003)
174. Maternal death 0.00% 1 in 695,652 391 391 women in 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
175. Acute Appendicitis 0.00% 1 in 697,435 389 390 deaths reported in USA 1999 for appendix conditions (NVSR Sep 2001)
176. Acute Bronchitis 0.00% 1 in 701,030 387 388 deaths reported in USA 1999 for acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis (NVSR Sep 2001)
177. Testicular Cancer 0.00% 1 in 755,555 360 360 estimated deaths for testicular cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
178. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia 0.00% 1 in 811,940 334 335 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
179. Meningococcal disease 0.00% 1 in 989,090 274 275 deaths annually in USA (DBMD); 227 in 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
180. Hemochromatosis 0.00% 1 in 1.1 million 237 238 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
181. Eye cancer 0.00% 1 in 1.5 million 180 180 estimated deaths for eye/orbit cancer in the US 2004 (Cancer Facts and Figures, American Cancer Society, 2004)
182. Iron deficiency anemia 0.00% 1 in 2.3 million 117 118 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
183. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 0.00% 1 in 2.5 million 108 108 deaths reported in USA 1999 for inflammation of female pelvic organs (NVSR Sep 2001)
184. Chickenpox 0.00% 1 in 2.7 million 100 approximately 100 deaths (CDC-OC)
185. Food allergies 0.00% 1 in 2.7 million 100 approximately 100 Americans, usually children (NIAID)
186. Cocaine 0.00% 1 in 3.1 million 87 87 deaths in the UK 1999 (National Statistics, UK Government, 2001)
187. Silicosis 0.00% 1 in 3.3 million 82 82 deaths in America 2001(NCHS, 2003)
188. Escherichia coli O157:H7 0.00% 1 in 4.5 million 61 61 deaths in USA annually (DBMD)
189. Animal bite 0.00% 1 in 5 million 54 less than 0.02 per 100,000 with 7 cases of deaths from "bites and stings" in Canada 19971
190. Nonulcer dyspepsia 0.00% 1 in 5.6 million 48 49 deaths in the USA 1980’s (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, 1994)
191. Insect sting allergies 0.00% 1 in 6.8 million 40 about 40 to 100 deaths annually from anaphylaxis (NIAID); less than 0.02 per 100,000 with 7 cases of deaths from "bites and stings" in Canada 19971
192. Syphilis 0.00% 1 in 8.2 million 32 33 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
193. Constipation 0.00% 1 in 9.4 million 28 29 deaths in the USA 1982-85 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
194. Rotavirus 0.00% 1 in 13.6 million 20 20 to 100 deaths in the USA (NIAID)
195. Thalassemia 0.00% 1 in 13.6 million 20 20 deaths (NHLBI 1999)
196. Whooping Cough 0.00% 1 in 16 million 16 17 people died annually from whooping cough in the US 2001 (Deaths: Final Data for 2001, NCHS, 2001)
197. Hemorrhoids 0.00% 1 in 16 million 16 17 deaths in the USA 1983-87 (Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994)
198. Liver cancer 0.00% 1 in 21 million 12 12.382 deaths reported in USA 1999 for cancer of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts (NVSR Sep 2001)
199. Shigellosis 0.00% 1 in 27.2 million 10 10 reported deaths in USA 1999 for shigellosis and amebiasis (NVSR Sep 2001)
200. Amebiasis 0.00% 1 in 27.2 million 10 10 reported deaths in USA 1999 for shigellosis and amebiasis (NVSR Sep 2001)
201. Scarlet fever 0.00% 1 in 54.4 million 5 5 deaths reported in USA 1999 for scarlet fever and erysipelas (NVSR Sep 2001)
202. Erysipelas 0.00% 1 in 54.4 million 5 5 deaths reported in USA 1999 for scarlet fever and erysipelas (NVSR Sep 2001)
203. Measles 0.00% 1 in 136 million 2 2 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)
204. Cholera 0.00% 1 in 272 million 1 1 death from 53 cases in USA in the years 1995-1999 (MMWR 1999)
205. Rabies 0.00% 1 in 272 million 1 1 death in the USA (CDC/1998)
206. Marine toxins 0.00% 1 in 272 million 1 1 death every 4 years (DBMD)
207. Polio 0.00% 1 in never 0 0 deaths reported in USA 1999 (NVSR Sep 2001)

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