of Media Relations 1600 Clifton Road MS D-14 Atlanta, GA 30333 (404) 639-3286 Fax (404) 639-7394 Fact Sheet March 9, 2004 Physical Inactivity and Poor Nutrition Catching up to Tobacco as Actual Cause of Death In 2000, the most common actual causes of death in the United States were tobacco (435,000), poor diet and physical inactivity (400,000), alcohol consumption (85,000), microbial agents (e.g., influenza and pneumonia, 75,000), toxic agents (e.g., pollutants, asbestos, etc., 55,000), motor vehicle accidents (43,000), firearms (29,000), sexual behavior (20,000) and illicit use of drugs (17,000)
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Antique oak tobacco cabinet dating to the early 20th century, featuring a paneled door inset with an embossed decorative metal panel in a stylized floral motif
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