Not exact matches
But consumers should also keep in mind that conditions contributing to an older relative's early
death are likely to be
more treatable now, or
avoidable if we make different choices (say, not smoking or by being
more active).
More than a quarter of the
avoidable deaths in the developing world are already caused by TB, a disease that kills 3 million people a year — making it a bigger killer even than malaria.
Without this information, determining the best treatment course of action can be
more difficult ---- which can mean otherwise
avoidable tests or treatments (and therefore costs), as well as a greater chance of severe effects, or even
death, for your pet.
It is even
more difficult when the
death was
avoidable, caused by another's negligence or wrongful conduct.
The report showed a significant improvement was made in closing the gap in the number of child
deaths — the Indigenous rate decreased by 35 per cent over five years, however Indigenous Australians are three times
more likely to die of an
avoidable cause.
Avoidable death rates among the Maori, for example, are estimated to be almost double those of Europeans or other New Zealanders.3 Many indigenous people have one or more of a complex set of interlocking chronic diseases from a comparatively early age.9 Although these diseases are diagnosable and treatable, at least some of this avoidable mortality remains underdiagnosed and unde
Avoidable death rates among the Maori, for example, are estimated to be almost double those of Europeans or other New Zealanders.3 Many indigenous people have one or
more of a complex set of interlocking chronic diseases from a comparatively early age.9 Although these diseases are diagnosable and treatable, at least some of this
avoidable mortality remains underdiagnosed and unde
avoidable mortality remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.
They represent
more than half of the Indigenous population in Australia, are within the age bracket where
death from disease and diabetes is still
avoidable, and importantly, have a passion for improving health outcomes.»