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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Death in the United States
| Cause of Death | Deaths | Percent of Total Deaths | Death Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 696,947 | 28.5 | 241.7 |
| 2 | Cancers | 557,271 | 22.8 | 193.2 |
| 3 | Cerebrovascular diseases (such as strokes) | 162,672 | 6.7 | 56.4 |
| 4 | Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 124,816 | 5.1 | 43.3 |
| 5 | Accidents | 106,742 | 4.4 | 37.0 |
Tags:
Death Statistics, Health Statistics
Sources: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2002 stats.
List Notes: Death rate is per 100,000 Persons.
Sources: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2002 stats.
List Notes: Death rate is per 100,000 Persons.
