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United States Life Tables, 2004
(2/14/08)
Both males and females experienced increases in life expectancy
between 2003 and 2004. The greatest increase was experienced by
black males with an increase of 0.6 year. Life expectancy increased
by 0.4 years for black females, white females, and white males.
Fetal and Perinatal Mortality- United States, 2004
(12/20/07)
The fetal mortality rate for non-Hispanic black women (11.25) was
2.3 times the rate for non-Hispanic white women (4.98), whereas the rate for
Hispanic women (5.43) was 9 percent higher than the rate for non-Hispanic
white women.
Leading Causes of Death in Women, 2004
(9/10/07)
Find out what the leading causes of death in women are by age group and
race/ethnicity.
Deaths:
Final Data for 2004
(8/31/07)
This report presents final 2004 data on U.S. deaths; rates; life
expectancy; infant and maternal mortality; and trends by selected
characteristics. In 2004, life expectancy for females was 80.4 years, a
0.4-year increase from 2003. The increase in life expectancy for females
could have been greater were it not for the offsetting effect of
increases in mortality from accidents, suicide, and Alzheimer’s disease.
In 2004, a total of 540 women were reported to have died of maternal
causes, an increase of 45 deaths from the 2003 total.
Maternal Mortality and Related
Concepts
(3/5/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_03/sr03_033.pdf
This
report presents data on U.S. deaths to pregnant or recently
pregnant women, summarizes long-term processing issues, and
examines recent changes affecting the data and the impact of
the changes on the statistics for these women.
Maternal deaths increased with the introduction of the ICD–10
and with changes associated with the addition of a separate
pregnancy status question on the U.S. Standard Certificate
of Death. These changes may result in better identification
of maternal deaths.
Fetal
and Perinatal Mortality- United
States, 2003
(3/5/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr55/nvsr55_06.pdf
This report presents 2003 fetal and perinatal mortality data
by a variety of characteristics, including maternal age,
marital status, race, Hispanic origin, and state of
residence; and by infant birthweight, gestational age,
plurality, and sex. Trends in fetal and perinatal mortality
are also examined. The rate of fetal deaths occurring at 20 weeks of
gestation or more (also known as stillbirths) declined substantially between
1990 and 2003. Although fetal mortality rates declined among all racial and
ethnic groups from 1990-2003, the rate for non-Hispanic black women was more
than double that of non-Hispanic white women (11.56 per 1,000 vs. 4.94 per
1,000).
Deaths: Final Data for 2004
(1/8/07)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hestats/finaldeaths04/finaldeaths04.htm
The 15 leading causes of death in 2004 were: Diseases of heart (heart
disease); Malignant neoplasms (cancer); Cerebrovascular diseases
(stroke); Chronic lower respiratory diseases; Accidents (unintentional
injuries); Diabetes mellitus; Alzheimer’s disease; Influenza and
pneumonia; Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (kidney disease);
Septicemia; Intentional self-harm (suicide); Chronic liver disease and
cirrhosis; Essential (primary) hypertension and hypertensive renal
disease (hypertension); Parkinson’s disease; and Assault (homicide).
Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2004
(7/28/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr54/nvsr54_19.pdf
This report presents preliminary U.S. data on deaths, death rates, life
expectancy, leading causes of death, and infant mortality for the year 2004
by selected characteristics such as age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. The
age-adjusted death rate for the United States decreased from 832.7 deaths
per 100,000 population in 2003 to 801.0 deaths per 100,000 population in
2004. Life expectancy at birth rose by 0.4 year to a record high of 77.9
years.
Deaths:
Final Data for 2003
(4/30/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr54/nvsr54_13.pdf
This report presents final 2003 data on U.S. deaths; death rates; life
expectancy; infant and maternal mortality; and trends by selected
characteristics such as age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, marital status,
educational attainment, injury at work, State of residence, and cause of
death.
For the most part, the 15 leading causes of death in 2003 remained the
same as in 2002. Heart disease and cancer continued to be the leading
and second leading causes of death, together accounting for over half of
all deaths.
United
States Life Tables, 2003
(4/30/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr54/nvsr54_14.pdf
Presented are complete life tables by age, race, and sex. In 2003, the
overall expectation of life at birth was
77.5 years, representing an increase of 0.2 years from life expectancy
in 2002. Between 2002 and 2003, life expectancy increased for males and
females and for both the white and black populations. Life expectancy
increased by 0.3 years (from 77.7 to 78.0) for the white population and
by 0.4 years (from 72.3 to 72.7) for the black population. Both males
and females in each race group experienced increases in life expectancy
between 2002 and 2003. The greatest increase was experienced by black
females with an increase of 0.5 years (from 75.6 to 76.1). Life
expectancy increased by 0.2 years for black males (from 68.8 to 69.0),
white males (from 75.1 to 75.3), and for white females (from 80.3 to
80.5).
Deaths: Injuries, 2002
(2/30/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr54/nvsr54_10.pdf
This report presents injury mortality data for 2002 using the
external-cause-of-injury mortality matrix for the International
Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD–10). Data are presented
by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, and State. In addition, trend data are
shown for 1999–2002 by age, sex, and mechanism and intent of injury.
Selected Highlight: 161,269 resident deaths
occurred in the United States as the result of injuries.
2005 Publications and Materials
QuickStats:
Leading Causes of Neonatal and Postneonatal Deaths- United States, 2002 (10/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5438a8.htm
Substantial differences were observed in the leading causes of death during
the neonatal versus postneonatal periods. Congenital malformations, although
ranked first for infant mortality overall, ranks second for both neonates
and postneonates. Disorders related to short gestation and low birthweight
not elsewhere classified were the leading cause of neonatal death. In contrast,
SIDS was the leading cause of death during the postneonatal period.
Racial/Ethnic
Disparities in Infant Mortality– United States, 1995-2002
(6/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5422a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5422.pdf
A total of 225,534 infant deaths were reported in the United States during
1995-2002. During 1995-2002, infant mortality rates declined for all
racial/ethnic populations; however, the decrease for infants of American
Indian/Alaska Native mothers was not statistically significant. In addition,
little fluctuation was noted in the relative differences in infant mortality
rates between different racial/ethnic populations. By race/ethnicity of the
mother, reported death totals were as follows: non-Hispanic white, 110,982;
non-Hispanic black, 65,339; Hispanic, 35,447; Asian/Pacific Islander, 7,315;
American Indian/Alaska Native, 2,915.
QuickStats:
Life Expectancy at Birth, by Year- United States, 1970-2003 (5/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5414a6.htm
Erratum
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5415a10.htm
Preliminary data indicate that life expectancy at birth in the United States
reached a record high in 2003. Disparities in life expectancy at birth
between non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white persons and males and
females have narrowed in recent years.
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2002
(3/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr53/nvsr53_17.pdf
This report presents final 2002 data on the 10 leading causes of death in
the United States by age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of
infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. The top two
causes, diseases of heart (heart disease) and malignant neoplasms (cancer),
accounted for a little more than one-half (51.3 percent) of all deaths in
2002. Unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide combined accounted for
76 percent of deaths for those aged 15–19 years, 73 percent of deaths for
those aged 20–24 years, and 53 percent of deaths for those aged 25–34
years.
Deaths: Preliminary Data for 2003 (Press Release) (2/28/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/05facts/lifeexpectancy.htm
PDF Report
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr53/nvsr53_15.pdf
Life expectancy for Americans has reached an all-time high, according to the
latest U.S. mortality statistics released by the CDC. The gap between male
and female life expectancy closed from 5.4 years in 2002 to 5.3 years in
2003, continuing a trend toward narrowing since the peak gap of 7.8 years in
1979. Record-high life expectancies were found for white males (75.4 years)
and black males (69.2 males), as well as for white females (80.5 years) and
black females (76.1 years).
Explaining
the 2001-02 Infant Mortality Increase: Data from the Linked Birth/Infant
Death Data Set (Press Release) (1/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/05news/lowbirthwt.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr53/nvsr53_12.pdf
The U.S. infant mortality rate increased from 6.8 infant deaths per 1,000
live births in 2001 to 7.0 in 2002, the first increase in more than 40
years. From 2001 to 2002 infant mortality rates increased for very low
birthweight infants as well as for preterm and very preterm infants.
Although infant mortality rates for very low birthweight infants increased,
most of the increase in the infant mortality rate from 2001 to 2002 was due
to a change in the distribution of births by birthweight and, more
specifically, to an increase in infants born weighing less than 750 grams.
Increase in
Poisoning Deaths Caused by Non-Illicit Drugs- Utah, 1991 - 2003
(1/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5402a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5402.pdf
To characterize the trend in drug-poisoning deaths in Utah, CDC and the Utah
Department of Health analyzed medical examiner data for 1991-1998 and
1999-2003. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which
determined that, during 1991-2003, the number of Utah residents dying from
all drug poisoning increased nearly fivefold, from 79 deaths in 1991 to 391
deaths in 2003. This increase has been largely the result of the tripling of
the rate in poisoning deaths of unintentional or undetermined intent caused
by non-illicit drugs (i.e., medications that can be legally prescribed).
Death rates varied by age group and were highest for adults aged 25-54
years. Death rates per 100,000 population were higher for men than women
during both periods, but the percentage increase in rates from 1991-1998 to
1999-2003 was greater for women than men.
2004 Publications and Materials
Infant
Mortality Statistics from the 2002 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set
(11/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/04facts/infant.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr53/nvsr53_10.pdf
A new report confirms that the 2002 infant mortality rate in the United
States increased to 7.0 from the record low in 2001 of 6.8 per 1,000 live
births. Overall, 27,970 infants died in the first year of life in 2002,
compared with 27,523 in 2001. The three leading causes of infant death were
congenital malformations, low birthweight, and sudden infant death syndrome,
which together accounted for 45 percent of all infant deaths. Infant
mortality rates were higher for infants whose mothers had no prenatal care,
were teenagers, had less education, or were unmarried. Between 2001 and 2002
the infant mortality rate among mothers who smoked during pregnancy
increased by 6 percent. In 2002 the rate among smokers was 68 percent higher
than for mothers who did not smoke during pregnancy.
Deaths: Final Data for 2002
(10/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr53/nvsr53_05acc.pdf
This report presents final 2002 data on U.S. deaths and death rates
according to demographic and medical characteristics such as age, sex,
Hispanic origin, race, marital status, educational attainment, injury at
work, State of residence, and cause of death. Trends and patterns in general
mortality, life expectancy, and infant and maternal mortality are also
described. Life expectancy was 77.3 years, a record high that surpassed the
previous highest value, recorded in 2001. The maternal mortality rate for
black women was 24.9, 4.2 times the rate for white women.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Neonatal Mortality- United States, 1989-2001
(7/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5329a2.htm
PDF (p. 655)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5329.pdf
This report summarizes the results of an analysis of linked birth/infant
death data sets for 1989-1991 and 1995-2001, which indicated that 1)
extremely preterm infants (i.e., born at <28 weeks' gestation) accounted for
49%-58% of neonatal deaths during 1989-2001 and 2) racial/ethnic disparities
persisted despite neonatal mortality rate declines among infants of all
gestational ages. Implementation of new therapies and recommendations
(surfactant therapy, folic acid consumption by women of childbearing age,
and intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis for women with or at risk for
maternal-infant transmission of group B streptococcal infection) likely
contributed to the decline; however, the effects of these advances might
differ within racial/ethnic populations.
Racial/Ethnic Trends in Fetal Mortality - United States, 1990—2000
(6/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5324a4.htm
PDF (p. 529)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5324.pdf
Fetal deaths at >20 weeks gestation account for 49% of all deaths
that occur between the 20th week of pregnancy and the first year of life.
CDC analyzed 1990-2000 data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)
and found substantial reductions in fetal deaths, primarily because of
reductions in late fetal deaths (>28 weeks' gestation) compared with
early fetal deaths (20-27 weeks' gestation). Despite these reductions,
racial/ethnic disparities in fetal deaths persist, particularly among
non-Hispanic blacks.
Deaths: Injuries, 2001
(6/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_21acc.pdf
Among infants and children under 12 years, injury death rates for males were
less than twice the rates for females. From ages 10–17 years, the death
rates for males increased 8-fold and the rates for females increased
5.5-fold. Motor vehicle traffic injury was the leading mechanism of injury
death for non-Hispanic white, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN),
and Asian and Pacific Islander (API) males and females as well as for
non-Hispanic black females. Firearm injury was the third leading mechanism
for Hispanic and non-Hispanic black females, the fourth leading mechanism
for AIAN and API females, and the fifth leading mechanism for non-Hispanic
white females.
Impact of
Heat Waves on Mortality- Rome, Italy, June-August 2003 (5/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5317a5.htm
PDF (p. 369)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5317.pdf
This report summarizes the results of an analysis of temperature and daily
mortality data, which indicated that an estimated 1,094 excess deaths
occurred during three major heat wave periods in 2003, an increase of 23%
compared with the average annual number of deaths during 1995-2002. The
greatest increase in mortality occurred among females (estimated daily
excess: 35%), reflecting the higher proportion of women aged >85
years (age distribution: women, 72%; men, 28%).
Actual
Causes of Death (3/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/fs040309b.htm
Graphs
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/fs040309.htm
In 2000, the most common actual causes of death in the United States were
tobacco (435,000), poor diet and physical inactivity (400,000), and alcohol
consumption (85,000). CDC has initiated numerous activities and programs
aimed at addressing the behavior and lifestyle factors that contribute to
deaths from this nation’s leading killers. Actual causes of death are
defined as lifestyle and behavioral factors such as smoking and physical
inactivity that contribute to this nation’s leading killers including heart
disease, cancer and stroke.
Disparities
in Premature Deaths from Heart Disease- 50 States and the District of
Columbia, 2001 (2/20/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5306a2.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5306.pdf
To better understand these disparities, CDC analyzed death certificate data
for premature deaths from heart disease occurring in 2001. This report
summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated that the proportion
of premature heart disease deaths varied by state and was higher among
blacks, American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs), Asians/Pacific Islanders
(A/PIs), and Hispanics. Premature death was higher for Hispanics (23.5%)
than non-Hispanics (16.5%), and for males (24.0%) than females (10.0%). The
proportions of premature heart disease deaths ranged from 12.4% in Rhode
Island to 35.7% in Alaska. The 10 areas with the highest proportions were
Alaska (35.7%), Nevada (25.4%), Georgia (23.9%), South Carolina (23.8%),
Louisiana (22.9%), DC (21.5%), Alabama (21.4%), Tennessee (21.3%),
Mississippi (20.7%), and Texas (20.5%). Among males, proportions were
highest in Alaska (41.8%) and lowest in North Dakota (18.6%); among females,
proportions were highest in Alaska (26.0%) and lowest in South Dakota
(6.3%).
United
States Life Tables, 2001
(2/19/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_14.pdf
This report presents period life tables for the United States based on
age-specific death rates in 2001. Between 2000 and 2001, life expectancy
increased for both males and females and for both the white and black
populations. In 2001 life expectancy at birth was 77.2 years, increasing by
0.2 years from 77.0 years in 2000. Life expectancy for females in 2001 was
79.8 years, increasing by 0.1 year from 79.7 years in 2000. The increase in
life expectancy between 2000 and 2001 for females was primarily the result
of decreases in mortality from heart disease, cancer, stroke, influenza and
pneumonia, and congenital malformations. The increase in life expectancy for
females could have been greater were it not for the offsetting effect of
increases in mortality from homicide, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney disease,
unintentional injuries, and hypertension. The difference in life expectancy
between the sexes was 5.4 years in 2001, unchanged from the previous year.
Since 1979 the difference in life expectancy between the sexes has narrowed
from 7.8 years to 5.4 years, reflecting proportionately greater increases in
lung cancer mortality for women than for men and proportionately larger
decreases in heart disease mortality among men.
Deaths:
Preliminary Data for 2002 (Press Release) (2/11/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/04news/infantmort.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_13.pdf
U.S. data on deaths are shown by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin. From
2001 to 2002, age-adjusted death rates decreased by 1.3 percent for males
and by 0.7 percent for females. Life expectancy in the United States was the
highest ever in 2002, but infant mortality increased from a rate of 6.8
infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2001 to a rate of 7.0 per 1,000
births in 2002, the first year since 1958 that the rate has not declined or
remained unchanged. In 2002, life expectancy in the United States reached a
new high of 77.4 years, up from 77.2 in 2001. Life expectancy increased for
both men and women, and for African Americans and whites.
Supplemental Analyses of Recent Trends in Infant Mortality (2/11/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/pubs/pubd/hestats/infantmort/
infantmort.htm
Preliminary data for 2002 indicate an increase in the infant mortality rate
(IMR) to 7.0 deaths per 1,000 live births from 6.8 in 2001. The rise in the
IMR is concentrated in the neonatal period (0-27 days), particularly in the
early neonatal period (0-6 days). When examined by cause of infant death, 3
causes among the 10 leading causes of infant death appear to account for
most of the current year increase: Congenital malformations, deformations
and chromosomal abnormalities; Disorders related to short gestation and low
birth weight, not elsewhere classified; and Newborn affected by maternal
complications of pregnancy. Potential explanatory factors for the changes in
the infant mortality rate are discussed.
2003 Publications and Materials
Leading Causes of Death in Females
http://www.cdc.gov/women/lcod.htm
This updated website presents the most recent data from the National Vital
Statistics Report for the leading causes of death in females. Listings from
previous years, leading causes of death by age and race, and leading causes
of death for men are also available on the site.
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2001 (11/10/03)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_09.pdf
This report presents final 2001 data on the 10 leading causes of death in
the United States by age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of
infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. In 2001, the
ten leading causes of death for females were heart disease, cancer, stroke,
chronic lower respiratory disease, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's disease,
unintentional injuries, influenza and pneumonia, kidney disease, and
septicemia.
Infant
Mortality Statistics from the 2001 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set
(Fact Sheet)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/03facts/lowinfant.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_02.pdf
A new report from CDC shows that the 2001 infant mortality rate in the
United States reached a record low of 6.8 per 1,000 live births. Overall,
about 27,500 infants died in the first year of life in 2001, compared with
27,960 in 2000. The three leading causes of infant death were congenital
malformations, low birthweight, and sudden infant death syndrome, which
together accounted for 44 percent of all infant deaths.
Increasing
Infant Mortality Among Very Low Birthweight Infants- Delaware, 1994-2000
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5236a3.htm
PDF (p. 862)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5236.pdf
To understand the cause of the increase in the infant mortality rate (IMR),
the Delaware Division of Public Health and CDC analyzed Delaware birth and
death data. This report summarizes the results of the investigation, which
attributed the Delaware IMR increase primarily to increased mortality among
very low birthweight infants born to older, married, suburban mothers who
were insured privately and who received early prenatal care.
Deaths: Final Data for 2001 (Fact Sheet)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/03facts/mortalitytrends.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr52/nvsr52_03.pdf
The report features the latest data on life expectancy, infant mortality,
and selected leading causes of death by age, gender, and race/ethnicity.
According to 2001 data, the 15 leading causes of death in the United States
are: heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory disease,
accidents, diabetes, pneumonia/flu, Alzheimer's disease, kidney disease,
septicemia, suicide, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, homicide,
hypertension, and pneumonitis. Differences in mortality between men and
women continued to narrow.
2002 Publications and Materials
Deaths:
Preliminary Data for 2001 (Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/03news/lifeex.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr51/nvsr51_05.pdf
This report presents preliminary data on deaths for the year 2001 in the
United States. U.S. data on deaths are shown by age, sex, race, and Hispanic
origin. For comparison, this report also presents revised final death rates
for 2000, based on populations consistent with the April 1, 2000, census.
For causes of death, declines in age-adjusted death rates occurred for
diseases of heart, malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular diseases, accidents
(unintentional injuries), and influenza and pneumonia. There were declines
in mortality among most racial, ethnic, and gender groups. Meanwhile, life
expectancy hit a new high of 77.2 years in 2001, up from 77 in 2000, and
increased for both men and women as well as whites and blacks. For men, life
expectancy increased from 74.3 years in 2000 to 74.4 years in 2001; for
women, life expectancy increased from 79.7 years to 79.8 years.
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 2000 (Fact Sheet)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/02facts/final2000.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr50/nvsr50_16.pdf
This report presents final 2000 data on the 10 leading causes of death in
the United States by age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin. Leading causes of
infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death are also presented. This report
supplements the annual report of final mortality statistics.
2001 Publications and Materials
Deaths:
Preliminary Data for 2000 (Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/01news/mort2k.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_12.pdf
This report presents preliminary data on deaths for the year 2000 in the
United States. U.S. data on deaths are shown by age, sex, race, and Hispanic
origin. Data on life expectancy, leading causes of death, and infant
mortality are also presented.
Deaths:
Leading Causes for 1999
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_11.pdf
Detailed
Mortality Tables
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/datawh/statab/unpubd/mortabs.htm
This report presents final 1999 data on the 10 leading causes of death in
the United States by age, race, sex, and Hispanic origin. This report
supplements the annual report of final mortality statistics and includes
leading-cause tables with more age and race details than previously
published.
Deaths:
Final Data for 1999 (Fact Sheet)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/01facts/99mortality.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_08.pdf
This is a comprehensive report on mortality patterns in the United States
based on all death records in the United States for 1999. The leading causes
of death in 1999 [for the total population] are as follows: diseases of
heart (heart disease); malignant neoplasms (cancer); cerebrovascular
diseases (stroke); chronic lower respiratory diseases; accidents
(unintentional injuries); diabetes mellitus; influenza and pneumonia;
Alzheimer’s disease; nephritis (nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (kidney
disease), septicemia (septicemia), intentional self-harm (suicide), chronic
liver disease and cirrhosis (chronic liver disease), essential (primary)
hypertension and hypertensive renal disease (hypertension), assault
(homicide), aortic aneurysm and dissection (aortic aneurysm). For females
the death rate decreased (3.4 percent) for infants under 1 year but
increased for age groups 75-84 years and 85 years and over. The largest
increase for females was for those aged 85 years and over (3.0 percent). In
1999, the life expectancy for females was 79.4 years.
Deaths:
Preliminary Data for 1999 (Press Release)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/01news/declindea.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr49/nvsr49_03.pdf
The report shows age-adjusted death rates continued to fall for heart
disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death in the United States
that account for more than one-half of all deaths in the country each year.
In addition, suicide, homicide, and firearm mortality dropped an estimated 6
percent between 1998 and 1999. The increase in the age-adjusted death rate
between 1998 and 1999 halts the decreasing trend since 1994 and reflects
increases in mortality for females but not for males. For American Indian
females, age-adjusted death rates increased by 4.5 percent, for Hispanic
females by 2.5 percent, for black females by 1.8 percent, for non-Hispanic
white females by 1.5 percent, and for white females by 1.5 percent. Changes
in mortality for Asian or Pacific Islander (API) females were not
statistically significant, nor for any of the race and Hispanic origin
groups of males. Life expectancies for white and black females decreased by
0.1 year, to 79.9 and 74.7 years, respectively. Suicide was the third
leading cause of death for white females 15–24 years of age. HIV infection
is the third leading cause of death for black women 25-44 years of age. In
order, the 15 leading causes in 1999 were 1) heart disease, 2) cancer, 3)
stroke, 4) Chronic lower respiratory diseases, 5) unintentional injuries, 6)
diabetes, 7) Influenza and pneumonia, 8) Alzheimer’s disease, 9) kidney
disease, 10) Septicemia, 11) suicide, 12) Chronic liver disease and
cirrhosis, 13) hypertension, 14) homicide, and 15) aortic aneurysm.
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