Top 10 Ways People Die In The State of Michigan

If you are looking for some reasons to motivate you to live healthier, here are the top 10 ways people die in the state of Michigan.

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Medical Science Has Come a Long Way

Thanks to doctors wanting to extend patients' lives and the money that is involved in athletics medical science has come a long way.

Medical science has really dialed in the human body with training and diet with athletes. Never has there been so much information provided to the public on better ways to eat and to physically stay healthy at any age.

What I have learned is dieting really isn't a thing anymore since scientists and doctors have discovered what bodies need to stay healthy so it's more of eating the right foods and the right kind of exercise for your age. Ask your doctor for advice and they will point you in the right direction.

Top 10 Ways People Die in The State of Michigan

I have to admit, this is not a fun top 10 list but a list you should take note of if you would like to extend your time on this earth with the ones you love most.

#10 - Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis

Nearly 1,800 Michiganders died from liver disease last year. Liver disease is caused by infections, inherited conditions, obesity, and misuse of alcohol.

#9 - Kidney Disease

Just under 2,000 Michiganders lost their lives due to kidney disease in 2022. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most common causes of kidney disease. A healthy meal plan and proper exercise can definitely prevent damage to your kidneys.

#8 - Diabetes

Just under 3,500 people from the great state of Michigan lost their lives in 2022 from diabetes. Sugar builds up in the bloodstream because the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin. This can be caused by a combination of genetic or environmental factors.

#7 - Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease, unfortunately, claimed nearly 4,200 Michiganders in 2022. Alzheimer's is caused by a combination of age-related changes in the brain, along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Doctors say the main cause is the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells.

#6 - Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases

Just over 5,000 folks in Michigan passed away from chronic lower respiratory diseases in 2022. Chronic respiratory diseases are mainly caused by tobacco smoking, air pollution, allergens, and occupational risks. Outdoor air pollution and indoor air pollution are also common causes.

#5 - Stroke

Nearly 6,000 citizens of Michigan died of a stroke in 2022. A stroke is sometimes called a brain attack when something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. A stroke happens when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. These blood clots typically form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits.

#4 - Accidental Deaths

Just over 6,500 Michiganders lost their lives in 2022 by accidental deaths. Nearly 90% of those deaths are by motor vehicle accidents, poisoning, and falls.

#3 - COVID-19

Prior to 2020, COVID-19 wasn't on the list of top causes of death for people living in Michigan. Actually, suicide was number 10 on the list of ways people die in the state. In 2022, COVID-19 took nearly 14,000 lives. Vaccination is still the best way to avoid this disease.

#2 - Cancer

Cancer claimed just over 21,000 residents of Michigan in 2022. Cancer is caused by certain changes to genes. Cancer is a genetic disease that is caused by changes to genes that control the way our cells function, especially how they grow and divide. There are a lot of additional factors that can lead to cancer like smoking, exposure to the sun, obesity, and excessive alcohol use.

#1 -  Heart Disease

Heart disease remains the leading killer of Michiganders and took nearly 27,000 lives in 2022. The leading factors in someone getting heart disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity.

The above are 10 great reasons to eat healthier and do some form of exercise to maintain a healthier way of life and hopefully lower those numbers for future generations.

Data used in this article came from mdch.state.mi.us and cdc.gov. 

https://www.mdch.state.mi.us/osr/deaths/causrankcnty.asp