Tuesday Turnip (April 20, 2010)

Turnip #1:
"Injury is the leading cause of death among children and young adults in the United States." Link

Turnip #2:
"Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of adult blindness." Link

Turnip #3:
"Allograft rejection is the leading cause of corneal graft failure." Link

Turnip #4:
"Rotavirus is the leading cause of diarrhea hospitalization worldwide." Link

Turnip #5:
"Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and bacteremia in HIV-infected persons." Link

Turnip #6:
"Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of organic erectile dysfunction." Link

Turnip #7:
"Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide in 2010." Link

Turnip #8:
"Drowning is the leading cause of death related to recreational activities in Canada." Link


Adapted from Mental Floss's Tuesday Turnip.