Dr Duke's "Chances of Dying From" List

Found this list compiled by Dr James Duke the other day:

(from safest to least safe)

Herbs: 1 in 1,000,000
Supplements: 1 in 1,000,000
Mushrooms: 1 in 100,000
Food poisoning: 1 in 25,000
NSAIDS: 1 in 10,000 (probably more now due to Vioxx)
Murder: 1 in 10,000
Hospital surgery: 1 in 10,000
Car accident: 1 in 5,000
Improper use of medication: 1 in 2,000
Angiogram: 1 in 1,000
Alcohol: 1 in 500
Cigarettes: 1 in 500
Western medicines: 1 in 333
Medical mishap: 1 in 250
Iatrogenic hospital infection: 1 in 80
Bypass surgery: 1 in 20

(Herbal medicines are not without risk - they should always be used approproately as recommended by a qualified practitioner)

http://www.greenpharmacy.com/?q=node/12