Leading Causes of Death

Millions, and probably billions of dollars are spent every year on research to prevent the top causes of death. We work so hard to combat these diseases that inflict our society. Here are the leading causes of death in the US (per 2014).
 11. Intentional self-harm (suicide): 42,773
10. Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis: 48,146
9. Influenza and pneumonia: 55,227
8. Diabetes: 76,488
7. Alzheimer's disease: 93,541
6. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 133,103
5. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 136,053
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 147,101
3. Cancer: 591,699
2. Heart disease: 614,348

Looking at the numbers it is clear why cancer and heart disease gain so much attention for research dollars. However, if you notice despite their being presented as number 1 and 2 in most lists they are in fact 2 and 3.

The number 1 cause of death in the United States is abortion. In 2012, which is the most recent year available, 699,202 babies were murdered. That puts it as the number one cause of death in our country. In fact, it has been the number one cause of death since 1974 when it passed heart disease the first full year after the Roe v. Wade decision.

If we want to truly lengthen people's lives we should start with abortion.