| # of deaths | |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 596577 |
| Cancer | 576691 |
| Medical Errors | 210000 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease | 142943 |
| Stroke (cerebrovascular disease) | 128932 |
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| # of deaths | |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 596577 |
| Cancer | 576691 |
| Medical Errors | 210000 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease | 142943 |
| Stroke (cerebrovascular disease) | 128932 |
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Deaths resulting from preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Further, the number of deaths from medical errors in the chart is the lower part of the estimate. A report from the Journal of Patient Safety put the number as high as 440,000 each year.