Top Killers of Adult Males1-5

1. Heart Diseases
Though heart disease is the longstanding No. 1 killer, its mortality rate since 1950 has been halved in the 25-to-64 age group. Approximately 28 percent of American men—more than one in four—die from cardiovascular diseases today.
Risk Raisers: High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Obesity; Diabetes.
Fact: Heart disease kills about 26 percent more African-American men than white men.
Prevention 101: Eat fruits and vegetables; Be smart about fat intake; Exercise; Go for regular check-ups; Don’t smoke.


2. Cancer
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that cancer will take the lives of 289,550 men in 2007. However, the death rate for cancer’s major killers has steadily been decreasing. Even without a cure we could slash the rate by nearly one-third: ACS says tobacco accounts for 30 percent of all cancer deaths.
Risk Raisers: Smoking; Sun exposure;Excessive alcohol intake.
Numbers That Count: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among men (31 percent), followed by prostate (9 percent) and colorectal (9 percent) cancers.
Prevention 101:Eat well; Exercise;Get screened; Protect against UV rays; Learn about carcinogens in your environment.
Fact: Fewer than half the people diagnosed with cancer today will die of the disease.


3. Accidents
“Unintentional injuries” kill a staggering number of people every year. In 2004, the CDC’s total for men and women was
112,012. Vehicle accidents accounted for the most fatalities, followed by poisoning, falls and drowning.
Risk Raisers: Driving while intoxicated; Ignoring safety regulations; Dangerous occupations such as mining, farming, construction and fishing.
Prevention 101: Wear a seat belt; Don’t drink and drive; Be well rested at work; Follow safety guidelines; Follow warnings on household and workplace chemicals.
Did you know? Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for men under the age of 34.


4. Stroke
There are two types of strokes—those caused by a blocked artery (ischemic) and those due to bleeding in or around the
brain (hemorrhagic). Both types result in the death of brain tissue, which can affect one’s entire body.
Risk Raisers: High blood pressure; Smoking; Diabetes; High cholesterol; Obesity.
Numbers That Count: About 80 percent of strokes are ischemic and 20 percent hemorrhagic.
Prevention 101: Keep a healthy diet; Exercise; Mind your blood pressure.
Did you know? A 2007 report by the American Heart Association estimated the cost of health expenditures and lost productivity due to cardiovascular disease and stroke at $431.8 billion—well over twice the cost of all cancers.


5. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
COPD is not actually one disease but the co-existence of emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These lung conditions are primarily
caused by smoking—and they will kill you.
Risk Raisers: Smoking.
Numbers That Count: According to the American Lung Association, male smokers are nearly 12 times as likely to die from COPD as men who have never smoked.
Prevention 101: Don’t smoke.
Did you know? Smoking is bad for you.

This list was created by Tom Callos-www.tomcallos.com and brought to you by Epic Martial Arts- http://www.epicmartialarts.com/


The numbers 6-10 will be coming up soon... If you really want to beat these things you need to get in shape. Come in for a free month of classes.

Peace

Chris Holmes

One Month of Free Classes....

Alright Southwest MS, No more excuses.... Today is my birthday and I am giving the first 5000 people (ADULTS ONLY PLEASE) that respond a month of free classes, no gimmicks, no strings attached, just give me a call or come by the school. This blog is dedicated to self defense and the course is geared towards that, it will be much more in depth than any one night seminar could be.

Mississippi leads the Nation in heart disease, Obesity, and we are in the top in Diabetes. These are the sort of things you need to be defending your self against. I'm trying to help you kill two birds with one stone... I don't know of any other martial arts program in MS that has donated a month of free classes to 5000 people. Honestly we can't fit that many on the mat so we might have to start a waiting list... But I am holding up my end of the bargain...just come try it out, give me 100% for one month. Learn how to avoid and survive violent situations.

Honestly you are far less likely to be killed or injured due to a violent attack than you are by your sofa, your television, or the box of Twinkies or cookies in your lap. But I'm feeling generous so you are going to get the best of both worlds FREE, for one month. I'm going to be teaching you world class self defense against attackers, but also holistic self defense. Defense from your lack of exercise, the things you eat, the things you drink, and I will teach you about self defense from a global perspective. So get off your rear-end and come try a month of classes. If I do my job then you are in better shape you feel and look better and you are more well prepared to defend yourself against an attacker or your bad habits. If you do a month and give 100% and don't feel like you've really benefited from the program(then go see Doctor because you are suffering from hallucinations...Just Kidding!) Seriously if you don't see or feel a benefit then we will shake hands and part as friends.

Take Care,

Chris Holmes-Master Teacher