More than 250,000 people in the US die every year because of medical mistakes, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer.
Yes, I know sites want all the clicks out there and I did note OP matched the CNBC headline as per the rules. Perhaps a better article exists with a less sensational headline? A brief search proves they do. Something like this:
OP’s article is from 2018 and my links are from 2016 and 2023 respectively, so this isn’t exactly new news. Ultimately, OP should be sourcing a better publication that does not sensationalize the news, but I would embrace a ‘no clickbait’ rule to better cull them out, too.
Would there be any articles left though? (assuming we are not allowed to edit headlines)
Yes, I know sites want all the clicks out there and I did note OP matched the CNBC headline as per the rules. Perhaps a better article exists with a less sensational headline? A brief search proves they do. Something like this:
Medical Errors Are No. 3 Cause Of U.S Deaths, Researchers Say
Or this:
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death’ and other statistics you should question
OP’s article is from 2018 and my links are from 2016 and 2023 respectively, so this isn’t exactly new news. Ultimately, OP should be sourcing a better publication that does not sensationalize the news, but I would embrace a ‘no clickbait’ rule to better cull them out, too.