Deaths, Age-adjusted Death
Rates, and Comparisons by State for Selected Leading Causes of Death
Alabama | Alaska |
Arizona | Arkansas
| California |
Colorado | Connecticut |
Delaware | Florida |
Georgia | Hawaii |
Idaho | Illinois
| Indiana | Iowa
| Kansas | Kentucky
| Louisiana | Maine
| Maryland |
Massachusetts | Michigan |
Minnesota |
Mississippi | Missouri |
Montana | Nebraska
| Nevada | New
Hampshire | New Jersey |
New Mexico | New York
| North Carolina |
North Dakota | Ohio
| Oklahoma | Oregon
| Pennsylvania |
Rhode Island |
South Carolina |
South Dakota |
Tennessee | Texas |
Utah | Vermont |
Virginia | Washington
| West Virginia |
Wisconsin | Wyoming
Alabama2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
214 |
4.9 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
13,207 |
289.3 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
9,801 |
212.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,998 |
66.0 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,204 |
48.0 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,211 |
49.2 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,105 |
24.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,344 |
29.4 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,103 |
24.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
445 |
9.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
974 |
21.4 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,037 |
23.1 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
512 |
11.3 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
425 |
9.5 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
737 |
16.4 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data are
for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Alaska2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
7 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
603 |
187.7 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
689 |
192.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
158 |
57.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
147 |
49.6 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
345 |
60.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
36 |
12.9 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
80 |
22.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
44 |
18.8 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
57 |
10.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
24 |
7.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
103 |
17.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
102 |
15.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
38 |
5.7 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
95 |
14.9 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Arizona2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
156 |
3.1 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
10,588 |
204.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
9,143 |
172.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,480 |
48.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,499 |
47.3 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,475 |
47.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,133 |
22.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,058 |
20.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,108 |
22.1 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
661 |
12.8 |
9.5 |
Kidney diseases |
644 |
12.3 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,020 |
19.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
767 |
14.8 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
494 |
9.3 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
842 |
16.0 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Arkansas2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
64 |
2.5 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
8,263 |
279.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
6,092 |
208.0 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,256 |
75.9 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,368 |
46.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,277 |
46.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
735 |
24.8 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
756 |
25.8 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
452 |
15.1 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
233 |
8.3 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
521 |
17.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
661 |
24.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
382 |
14.2 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
183 |
6.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
412 |
15.3 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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California2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
1,505 |
4.4 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
68,234 |
230.4 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
53,924 |
179.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
18,088 |
61.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
12,965 |
43.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
8,132 |
24.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
8,129 |
27.6 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
6,395 |
21.4 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
4,935 |
16.9 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
3,692 |
11.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,994 |
6.7 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
3,932 |
11.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
2,831 |
8.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
2,223 |
6.2 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
3,200 |
9.3 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Colorado2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
93 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
6,293 |
181.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
6,145 |
169.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
1,825 |
53.9 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,836 |
53.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,339 |
25.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
650 |
19.0 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
667 |
18.7 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
852 |
25.9 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
420 |
10.2 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
391 |
11.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
758 |
17.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
722 |
16.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
169 |
3.7 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
510 |
11.7 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Connecticut2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
193 |
5.4 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
8,582 |
216.4 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
7,093 |
187.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,003 |
49.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,486 |
38.0 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,056 |
29.5 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
854 |
20.9 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
759 |
19.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
573 |
13.8 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
294 |
8.0 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
585 |
15.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
317 |
9.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
283 |
8.2 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
172 |
5.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
191 |
5.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Delaware2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
67 |
8.3 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
2,033 |
257.2 |
257.2 |
Cancer |
1,786 |
219.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
383 |
49.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
306 |
37.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
290 |
36.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
181 |
23.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
218 |
27.2 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
135 |
17.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
75 |
9.1 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
108 |
13.7 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
122 |
15.2 |
15.2 |
Suicide |
108 |
13.3 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
33 |
4.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
76 |
9.4 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Florida2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
1,664 |
10.4 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
50,629 |
233.2 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
39,090 |
187.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
10,414 |
47.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
8,954 |
40.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
6,969 |
40.5 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
3,317 |
15.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
4,631 |
22.0 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
3,643 |
16.1 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
2,013 |
10.8 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
2,172 |
10.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
3,094 |
18.6 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
2,314 |
13.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
969 |
6.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,816 |
10.7 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Georgia2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
722 |
8.5 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
17,478 |
268.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
13,818 |
202.1 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
4,312 |
67.3 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
3,097 |
47.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
3,396 |
43.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,515 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,475 |
21.9 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,419 |
23.5 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
654 |
8.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,362 |
20.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,628 |
19.7 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
935 |
11.4 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
681 |
7.8 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,124 |
13.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Hawaii2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
26 |
2.1 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
2,310 |
179.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,024 |
155.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
766 |
59.8 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
280 |
21.6 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
372 |
29.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
207 |
16.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
173 |
13.3 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
122 |
9.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
84 |
6.4 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
123 |
9.5 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
128 |
10.3 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
136 |
10.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
34 |
2.8 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
47 |
3.8 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Idaho2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
12 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
2,489 |
205.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,093 |
172.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
781 |
64.7 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
581 |
48.4 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
568 |
44.0 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
239 |
19.6 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
318 |
26.2 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
294 |
24.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
105 |
8.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
95 |
7.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
256 |
19.3 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
210 |
16.3 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
41 |
3.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
175 |
13.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Illinois2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
518 |
4.2 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
30,990 |
251.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
24,778 |
204.5 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
7,230 |
58.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
4,776 |
39.3 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
4,077 |
32.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
2,659 |
21.3 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
3,092 |
25.4 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
2,163 |
17.3 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,103 |
9.1 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
2,178 |
17.7 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,585 |
12.7 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
1,139 |
9.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
1,087 |
8.6 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,289 |
10.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Indiana2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
119 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
15,682 |
258.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
12,831 |
211.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
3,877 |
63.7 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
3,136 |
51.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,185 |
35.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,184 |
19.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,677 |
27.7 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,231 |
20.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
459 |
7.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,149 |
18.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
970 |
15.8 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
715 |
11.7 |
11.7 |
Homicide3 |
437 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
729 |
11.9 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Iowa2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
18 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
8.250 |
224.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
6,404 |
188.7 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,218 |
58.8 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,552 |
43.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,051 |
32.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
877 |
22.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
709 |
20.1 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
863 |
21.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
214 |
6.8 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
220 |
6.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
447 |
14.9 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
304 |
10.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
61 |
2.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
191 |
6.3 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Kansas2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
39 |
1.5 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
6,716 |
224.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
5,448 |
193.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
1,848 |
60.3 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,444 |
49.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,156 |
41.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
561 |
18.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
721 |
25.0 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
642 |
20.3 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
208 |
7.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
498 |
16.4 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
539 |
19.6 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
293 |
10.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
143 |
5.3 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
267 |
9.9 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Kentucky2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
90 |
2.2 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
11,808 |
294.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
9,358 |
227.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,557 |
64.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,265 |
56.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,990 |
48.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,114 |
28.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,099 |
27.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
966 |
24.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
387 |
9.2 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
807 |
20.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
703 |
20.9 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
454 |
11.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
555 |
5.3 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
607 |
12.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Louisiana2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
404 |
9.3 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
11,474 |
280.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
10,322 |
204.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,638 |
64.8 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,907 |
39.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,339 |
25.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
941 |
23.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,734 |
41.7 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
957 |
24.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
327 |
7.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
993 |
24.1 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
990 |
22.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
493 |
11.2 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
541 |
11.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
781 |
17.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Maine2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
14 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
3,272 |
218.8 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
3,045 |
207.4 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
822 |
54.7 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
800 |
54.1 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
490 |
36.0 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
269 |
17.8 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
398 |
26.9 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
471 |
30.9 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
111 |
7.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
208 |
13.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
200 |
15.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
161 |
12.0 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
21 |
1.6 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
98 |
7.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Maryland2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
572 |
10.1 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
12,310 |
251.6 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
10,322 |
204.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,882 |
59.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,907 |
39.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,339 |
25.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
928 |
19.3 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,458 |
29.2 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
948 |
20.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
481 |
9.0 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
593 |
12.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
703 |
13.3 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
454 |
8.4 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
555 |
10.4 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
607 |
11.4 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Massachusetts2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
249 |
3.7 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
15,144 |
210.4 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
13,750 |
199.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
3,535 |
48.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,810 |
39.7 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,506 |
22.0 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,770 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,422 |
20.2 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,533 |
20.5 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
556 |
8.3 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,207 |
16.8 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
565 |
8.7 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
426 |
6.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
246 |
3.8 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
194 |
3.0 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Michigan2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
255 |
2.5 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
26,896 |
273.8 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
19,689 |
199.0 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
5,701 |
58.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
4,148 |
42.3 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
3,291 |
33.1 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
2,076 |
21.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
2,655 |
26.9 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,803 |
18.5 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,058 |
10.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,533 |
15.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,432 |
14.3 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
1,051 |
10.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
689 |
6.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,077 |
10.8 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Minnesota2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
53 |
1.0 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
8,760 |
171.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
8,967 |
183.1 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,727 |
52.5 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,909 |
38.7 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,797 |
35.2 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
828 |
15.5 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,213 |
24.3 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,173 |
22.0 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
359 |
7.3 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
729 |
14.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
628 |
12.6 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
480 |
9.6 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
127 |
2.5 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
324 |
6.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Mississippi2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
202 |
7.4 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
9,050 |
329.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
5,958 |
216.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
1,935 |
70.5 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,907 |
39.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,571 |
55.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
754 |
27.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
661 |
24.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
449 |
16.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,333 |
48.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
602 |
21.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
825 |
28.9 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
328 |
11.7 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
326 |
11.4 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
502 |
17.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Missouri2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
147 |
2.7 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
16,633 |
271.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
12,365 |
206.8 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
3,796 |
61.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,882 |
47.7 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,455 |
42.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,604 |
25.8 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,535 |
25.5 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,106 |
17.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
439 |
7.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
991 |
16.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,105 |
19.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
725 |
12.7 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
437 |
7.8 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
744 |
13.1 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Montana2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
5 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
1,970 |
197.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
1,956 |
198.8 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
578 |
57.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
583 |
59.1 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
468 |
49.9 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
193 |
19.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
229 |
23.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
249 |
24.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
104 |
10.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
128 |
12.8 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
212 |
23.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
175 |
19.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
32 |
3.6 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
160 |
17.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Nebraska2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
33 |
2.0 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
4,150 |
210.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
3,389 |
185.0 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
1,130 |
57.3 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
882 |
46.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
633 |
34.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
296 |
14.5 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
400 |
21.2 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
430 |
20.8 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
103 |
5.9 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
289 |
14.8 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
271 |
15.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
187 |
10.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
44 |
2.6 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
140 |
8.1 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Nevada2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
76 |
3.6 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
4,393 |
257.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
3,815 |
205.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
913 |
55.1 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,136 |
65.6 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
739 |
37.2 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
352 |
21.9 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
322 |
17.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
211 |
14.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
297 |
14.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
376 |
21.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
331 |
16.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
387 |
18.8 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
175 |
8.4 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
345 |
16.7 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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New Hampshire2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
9 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
2,835 |
230.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,398 |
193.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
633 |
52.0 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
616 |
50.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
374 |
29.9 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
216 |
17.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
291 |
23.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
305 |
25.0 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
121 |
9.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
136 |
11.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
136 |
10.8 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
167 |
13.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
28 |
2.2 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
91 |
7.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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New
Jersey2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
785 |
8.9 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
22,704 |
250.8 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
18,165 |
203.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
4,007 |
44.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,911 |
32.4 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,405 |
27.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,893 |
20.8 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
2,556 |
28.5 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,376 |
15.0 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
778 |
8.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,495 |
16.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
755 |
9.0 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
588 |
6.8 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
1,051 |
12.2 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
370 |
11.4 |
4.4 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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New
Mexico2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
39 |
2.2 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
3,423 |
203.4 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,900 |
167.0 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
824 |
49.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
775 |
45.6 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,020 |
57.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
398 |
24.0 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
538 |
29.4 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
297 |
18.3 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
302 |
16.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
172 |
10.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
430 |
23.8 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
362 |
20.2 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
130 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
274 |
15.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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New
York2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
2,085 |
10.7 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
56,643 |
282.2 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
36,975 |
187.7 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
7,706 |
38.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
6,906 |
34.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
4,982 |
25.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
5,085 |
25.2 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
3,884 |
19.4 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,705 |
8.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,488 |
7.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
2,421 |
12.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,678 |
8.7 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
1,253 |
6.5 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
2,818 |
14.5 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,068 |
5.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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North Carolina2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
464 |
5.6 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
18,792 |
244.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
16,065 |
202.5 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
5,401 |
71.3 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
3,514 |
45.4 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
3,438 |
42.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,780 |
23.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
2,181 |
27.8 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,786 |
24.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
725 |
8.9 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,332 |
17.3 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,647 |
20.1 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
997 |
12.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
599 |
7.1 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,093 |
13.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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North Dakota2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
4 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
1,700 |
210.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
1,391 |
188.4 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
507 |
60.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
308 |
39.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
238 |
33.8 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
162 |
18.8 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
196 |
25.7 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
224 |
25.3 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
62 |
9.3 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
50 |
6.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
115 |
17.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
79 |
12.7 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
9 |
* |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
47 |
7.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Ohio2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
207 |
1.9 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
32,453 |
271.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
24,804 |
207.8 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
6,891 |
57.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
5,881 |
49.0 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
3,857 |
33.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
2,401 |
20.0 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
3,750 |
31.4 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
2,367 |
19.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,027 |
8.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,912 |
16.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,470 |
12.9 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
1,219 |
10.6 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
524 |
4.7 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,029 |
9.0 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Oklahoma2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
99 |
2.9 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
10,840 |
298.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
7,411 |
205.2 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,384 |
65.6 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,922 |
53.0 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,700 |
48.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
913 |
25.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,065 |
29.5 |
25.1 |
Alzheimer's disease |
682 |
18.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
363 |
10.2 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
567 |
15.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
728 |
20.8 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
515 |
14.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
210 |
6.0 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
489 |
14.0 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Oregon2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
63 |
1.9 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
7,075 |
191.6 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
7,057 |
196.1 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,588 |
69.5 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,726 |
47.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,313 |
36.8 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
575 |
15.3 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,011 |
27.9 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,030 |
27.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
339 |
9.4 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
331 |
9.0 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
506 |
14.4 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
505 |
14.4 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
100 |
2.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
358 |
10.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Pennsylvania2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
496 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
39,438 |
257.8 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
29,914 |
203.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
8,619 |
55.5 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
5,845 |
38.2 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
4,552 |
34.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
2,735 |
17.6 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
3,826 |
25.7 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
2,753 |
17.2 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
1,134 |
8.1 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
2,835 |
18.5 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,574 |
12.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
1,276 |
10.1 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
671 |
5.7 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
1,172 |
9.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Rhode Island2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
30 |
2.8 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
30,076 |
240.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,398 |
200.6 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
614 |
47.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
511 |
40.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
293 |
25.1 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
295 |
22.3 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
265 |
21.7 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
251 |
18.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
96 |
8.4 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
118 |
9.3 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
97 |
8.8 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
88 |
8.0 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
37 |
3.5 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
46 |
4.3 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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South Carolina2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
310 |
7.6 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
9,471 |
245.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
8,272 |
206.8 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
2,832 |
75.0 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,731 |
44.4 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
1,960 |
48.7 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
754 |
20.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,088 |
27.5 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
881 |
24.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
461 |
11.2 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
632 |
16.3 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
999 |
24.3 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
467 |
11.3 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
350 |
8.5 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
564 |
13.7 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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South Dakota2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
4 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
1,985 |
218.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
1,590 |
187.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
490 |
52.5 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
362 |
41.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
382 |
47.0 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
188 |
19.5 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
212 |
24.2 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
156 |
15.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
77 |
10.1 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
103 |
11.1 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
184 |
24.0 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
105 |
13.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
18 |
* |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
54 |
7.1 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Tennessee2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
277 |
4.8 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
15,688 |
278.2 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
12,229 |
212.5 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
4,037 |
72.3 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,941 |
52.0 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,709 |
47.1 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,617 |
29.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,746 |
30.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,148 |
20.9 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
613 |
10.4 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
624 |
11.1 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
1,305 |
22.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
711 |
12.2 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
454 |
7.8 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
845 |
14.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Texas2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
1,055 |
5.1 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
43,199 |
255.1 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
33,488 |
191.0 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
10,612 |
63.8 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
7,739 |
46.1 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
7,920 |
39.5 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
3,608 |
21.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
5,456 |
31.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
3,439 |
21.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
2,213 |
11.8 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
2,269 |
13.4 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
3,964 |
18.9 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
2,225 |
10.9 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
1,415 |
6.4 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
2,350 |
11.2 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Utah2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
12 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
2,896 |
185.2 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
2,313 |
143.4 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
870 |
56.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
525 |
33.6 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
643 |
32.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
411 |
26.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
509 |
31.9 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
314 |
20.7 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
138 |
8.1 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
178 |
11.4 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
299 |
13.6 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
321 |
15.4 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
77 |
3.4 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
229 |
10.9 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Vermont2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
4 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
1,429 |
221.4 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
1,249 |
194.8 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
323 |
50.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
305 |
48.1 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
230 |
36.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
133 |
20.4 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
155 |
24.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
149 |
22.9 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
37 |
5.6 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
86 |
13.3 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
88 |
14.2 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
72 |
11.3 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
14 |
* |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
51 |
8.0 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Virginia2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
275 |
3.7 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
14,913 |
231.9 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
13,345 |
199.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
4,129 |
65.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,744 |
42.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,432 |
35.1 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,481 |
23.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,613 |
24.5 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,184 |
19.4 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
531 |
7.5 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
1,128 |
17.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
961 |
13.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
797 |
11.0 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
509 |
6.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
771 |
10.6 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Washington2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
113 |
1.8 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
11,281 |
201.2 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
10,802 |
193.3 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
3,765 |
67.2 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,634 |
47.8 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,072 |
35.1 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
965 |
17.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,403 |
25.1 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
2,050 |
36.5 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
571 |
9.8 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
279 |
4.9 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
745 |
12.5 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
712 |
11.8 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
195 |
3.2 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
510 |
8.5 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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West Virginia2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
29 |
1.7 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
6,325 |
296.0 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
4,685 |
218.7 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
1,272 |
59.4 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
1,273 |
58.9 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
834 |
44.6 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
483 |
22.7 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
802 |
37.6 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
398 |
18.6 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
212 |
10.3 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
391 |
18.2 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
373 |
20.6 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
286 |
15.0 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
68 |
3.7 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
251 |
13.1 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Wisconsin2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
73 |
1.3 |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
13,023 |
222.3 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
10,777 |
190.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
3,658 |
61.7 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
2,375 |
41.4 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
2,100 |
37.3 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
1,236 |
20.5 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
1,337 |
23.3 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
1,269 |
20.8 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
431 |
7.8 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
791 |
13.4 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
821 |
15.0 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
639 |
11.7 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
214 |
3.9 |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
475 |
8.7 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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Wyoming2
Cause of
death |
Total
deaths |
Age-adjusted death rate1 |
National
rate1 |
HIV (AIDS)3 |
2 |
* |
5.0 |
Heart disease |
985 |
209.5 |
247.8 |
Cancer |
923 |
192.9 |
196.0 |
Stroke |
260 |
56.1 |
57.9 |
Chronic lower respiratory disease |
270 |
57.5 |
43.7 |
Accidents |
272 |
55.4 |
35.7 |
Influenza/pneumonia |
112 |
24.1 |
22.0 |
Diabetes |
120 |
25.5 |
25.3 |
Alzheimer's disease |
114 |
25.0 |
19.1 |
Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 |
49 |
9.7 |
9.5 |
kidney diseases |
54 |
11.6 |
14.0 |
Motor vehicle accidents4 |
140 |
28.0 |
15.3 |
Suicide |
83 |
16.4 |
10.7 |
Homicide3 |
16 |
* |
7.1 |
Firearm injury5 |
70 |
13.9 |
10.3 |
1Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2Data
are for 2001
3Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death for the total
U.S.
population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death; a subcategory of "Accidents."
5Not ranked as one of the 10 leading
causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
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October 06, 2006
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