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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have statistics on probability of one becoming a victim of random gun violence being at a wrong time in a wrong place, vs. other risks like getting killed in a car accident, from natural disaster (tornadoes, floods, fires), or from homicide as a result of robbery/burglary/sexual assault, etc.  [/quote]

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/preventable-death-overview/odds-of-dying/

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PREVENTABLE DEATHS
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Your odds of dying from an accidental opioid overdose continue to be greater than dying in a
motor-vehicle crash
Fear is natural and healthy. It can help us respond to danger more quickly or avoid a dangerous situation altogether. It can also cause us to worry about the wrong things, especially when it comes to estimating our level of risk.

If we overestimate our risk in one area, it can lead to anxiety and interfere with carrying out our normal daily routine. Ironically, it also leads us to underestimate real risks that can injure or kill us.

It can be difficult to accurately assess the biggest risks we face. Plane crashes, being struck by lightning, or being attacked by a dog are common fears, but what about falls, the danger inside a bottle of pills, or your drive to work?

Knowing the odds is the first step in beating them. View the video for the latest odds of dying estimates. A summary table of some of the top causes of death is also provided. Please use the data details tab to explore all the odds of dying estimates.

[b]Lifetime odds of death for selected causes, United States, 2021[/b]
Cause of Death	Odds of Dying
Heart disease	1 in 6
Cancer	1 in 7
[b]COVID-19	1 in 10[/b]
All preventable causes of death	1 in 19
Chronic lower respiratory disease	1 in 31
Opioid overdose (accidental)	1 in 58
[b]Guns (all intents)	1 in 89
        Gun assault	1 in 208[/b]
        Accidental gun discharge	1 in 7,944
Suicide	1 in 91
[b]Motor-vehicle crash	1 in 93[/b]
Fall	1 in 98
Pedestrian incident	1 in 485
Motorcyclist	1 in 747
Drowning	1 in 1,006
Fire or smoke	1 in 1,287
Choking on food	1 in 2,659
Bicyclist	1 in 3,546
Sunstroke	1 in 4,655
Electrocution, radiation, extreme temperatures, and pressure	1 in 13,176
[b]Cataclysmic storm	1 in 20,098[/b]
Sharp objects	1 in 25,960
Hot surfaces and substances	1 in 45,908
Dog attack	1 in 53,843
Hornet, wasp, and bee stings	1 in 54,516
Lightning	Too few deaths in 2021 to calculate odds
Railway passenger	Too few deaths in 2021 to calculate odds
Passenger on an airplane	Too few deaths in 2021 to calculate odds[/quote]

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