How You Are Most Likely to Die, According to Science
It’s a dark thought, but at some point we will all die. However, our fears that we will die do not always coincide with the reality that most of us face. This video examines the most common causes of death.
If you live in a western country, the two most likely causes of death are common (albeit dire) heart disease or cancer. This is a relatively new trend. As stated in a video from Asap Science, just 100 years ago, the two most common killers were tuberculosis and the flu.
Even among the less common causes of death, you will surely find surprises. Alcoholism kills 80 times more people than terrorist attacks in the United States, and despite what you hear in presidential debates, the vast majority of domestic terrorist attacks in the West are not Islamic in origin.
It’s okay to be afraid of how and when you will die, but hopefully this video sheds some light on your risk factors. If you want to live a long and healthy life, you probably don’t need to avoid shark-infested waters or worry about terrorists. Just try to lower your cholesterol levels . It will not make you immortal, but it can help.
How will you die? | ASAP SCIENCE