Health Minute - The top killers in men and women

The leading cause of death in women are as follows:
1. Heart disease - most people think cancer is the top killer in women - NOT!
2. Cancer
3. Stroke
4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - example - bronchitis, emphysema
5. Alzheimer's disease
6. Diabetes
7. Accidents

The leading cause of death in men are as follows:
1. Heart disease
2. Cancer
3. Accidents
4. Stroke
5. COPD
6. Diabetes
7. Influenza and pneumonia