Conservative calculations, counting only excess deaths, indicate that about 7,600 deaths/year in the United States are attributable to NSAID use. The Food and Drug Administration suggests even higher figures, estimating NSAID use accounts for 10,000 to 20,000 deaths/year.
15 Vegan Celebrities Who've Given Up Animal Products For A Healthier Lifestyle. 1.1k. More people than you may have thought are on plant-based and animal-free diets: PETA reports that 2.5 percent of U.S. residents are vegans, while another 5 percent are vegetarians. Celebrities are no strangers to these dietary changes; big names like Bill Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and now Al Gore are all on board with veganism.
In particular, for people who are feeling well, and who are able to eat well, moving toward a plant-based diet based around vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, seeds, and whole grains can improve health. This type of diet may help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence as well. If you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment and is having difficulty eating enough to maintain a healthy body weight, a plant-based diet may not be appropriate.