4. Lung Disease – Emphysema is one of the most serious lung diseases. Bronchitis, COPD and asthma are among some of the most common. These as well as pneumonia are among the fourth cause of U.S. fatalities totaling at about 7 percent.
5. Stroke – This is the second leading cause of death in the world and the fifth in the U.S. It kills a person when the brain goes more than a few minutes without oxygen. Sudden bleeding in the brain also can cause a stroke.
6. Breast cancer – Accounting for about 6 percent of fatalities in the U.S., is characterized by swollen lymph nodes, lumps, inverted nipple and bloody nipples. Fatigue often hits sufferers as well. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent fatalities.