#28: The Third Leading Cause of Death

It’s not something we like to think about, but medical mistakes are a serious and often overlooked issue in healthcare, leading to a staggering toll on human lives. Shockingly, they account for over 250,000 deaths annually in the United States alone, making them the third leading cause of death if categorized as a disease.

These mistakes can range from misdiagnoses and medication errors to surgical complications and infections acquired in healthcare settings. The scale of this problem highlights the urgent need for improved patient safety measures, increased transparency, and enhanced medical training to prevent these tragic and avoidable fatalities.