Leading
Causes of Death
in Males
United States, 2000
Below are the leading causes of death in males for 2000.
All Males, All Ages | Percent* |
1) Heart disease | 29.3 |
2) Cancer | 24.3 |
3) Stroke | 5.5 |
4) Unintentional injuries | 5.4 |
5) Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 5.1 |
6) Diabetes | 2.7 |
7) Influenza and pneumonia | 2.4 |
8) Suicide | 2.0 |
9) Kidney disease | 1.5 |
10) Chronic liver disease | 1.5 |
*Percent of total deaths in the race category due to the disease indicated.
Short and Full Terms
Some terms in the leading causes of death tables have been shortened from those used in the National Vital Statistics Report. Below is a listing of the shortened terms used in the tables and their full, unabridged equivalents used in the report.
SHORT TERMS | FULL TERMS |
Cancer | Malignant neoplasms |
Chronic liver disease | Chronic liver disease and cirrhosiss |
Diabetes | Diabetes mellitus |
Heart disease | Diseases of heart |
HIV disease | Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease |
Homicide | Assault (homicide) |
Kidney disease | Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis |
Stroke | Cerebrovascular diseases |
Suicide | Intentional self-harm |
Unintentional injuries | Accidents (unintentional injuries) |
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Page last modified: May 17, 2007
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