Feb 27, 2010
D.C. 2nd Largest Cause of Preventable Death: Poor Eating and Physical Inactivity
This report illustrates clearly how much we have to do to help people live healthier lives, because the choices we make can have serious impact on our health.” Top Preventable Causes of Death in the District of Columbia in 2007 and Percent of Overall Deaths 1. Tobacco – 16.6% 2. Poor diet and physical inactivity – 15.1% 3.