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The Top 5 Leading Causes of Death for Children Aged 1 to 9 in the United States
| Cause of Death (ages 1 to 9) |
Percentage of All Deaths | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unintentional Injuries | 31.9% |
| 2 | Other | 25.9% |
| 3 | Cancer | 11.9% |
| 4 | Congenial Malformations | 10.1% |
| 5 | Homicide | 8.1% |
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Country Statistics, Death Statistics, Leading Causes of Death, The United States
Sources: Center for Disease Control: National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 64, No. 7, July 27, 2015.
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List Notes: Data is the top 5 leading causes of death for children aged 1 to 9 in the United States. Data is for the year 2011 and is the most current as of July 2015. Congenital malformations can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (e.g. metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth or later in life.
Sources: Center for Disease Control: National Vital Statistics Reports, Vol. 64, No. 7, July 27, 2015.
For information on how to prevent child injuries and possible deaths please visit this link.
List Notes: Data is the top 5 leading causes of death for children aged 1 to 9 in the United States. Data is for the year 2011 and is the most current as of July 2015. Congenital malformations can be defined as structural or functional anomalies (e.g. metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth or later in life.
