The three leading causes of deaths in the US, you would be surprised at #3

We all know that heart attacks and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the US, but did you know that preventable errors in hospitals causes 440,000 deaths a year and is the third large0ts cause of fatalities not only in the US but also in the UK. We take an Electrocardiogram 9ECG) to detect heart disease and various tests for early detection of cancer, but what can you do to prevent your unintended death from an error in the hospital where you’re life needs to be saved? The key is to get involved in your hospital care and don’t always accept what you hear and see without asking questions.

Ref: New Scientist 19, May 2018

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