If I remember correctly the number was 80,000 per year caused by physicians. I'll look it up.
Mar 25, 2008 ... Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year are 120000. ... The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .000188.
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a. The number of physicians in the US is 700000. b. Accidental deaths caused by Physicians per year is 120000. c. Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171. ...
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Similarly, an accidental gun death, especially if a child is involved, ... Spending a billion dollars to save one life per year is not economically ...
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quick google search and top 3 say 120,000.
Damn, thats more than it was 20 years ago. You would think they were getting better.
Maybe just too many doctors.
Or as I always say " there are more old drunks than old doctors". Maybe after all these years alcohol will finally get the respect it deserves.