While the mortality rate for almost all groups of American children continues to fall, it has fallen most dramatically among black children ages 1 to 4, from 67.6 per 100,000 in 1996 to 59.2 in 1997. More than 42,000 American women died of breast cancer in 1997. More than 32,000 American men died of prostrate cancer in 1997. In 1998, the birth rate in the U.S. was 14.6 per 1,000 population. There are an estimated 62 million cases of the common cold annually in the U.S., of which 52 million of the sufferers are under the age of 17.
Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Regular exercise reduces feelings of depression and anxiety and fosters improvements in mood and feelings of well-being . Regular exercise helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. Regular exercise helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling. Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing diabetes. About 14 percent of young people report no recent physical activity.