Causes of Death (2017)
Leading causes of death in the United States, classified by ICD-10. Select a cause to see state rankings and year-over-year trends.
| # | Cause of Death | Deaths | Avg Rate /100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 647,457 | 166.0 |
| 2 | Cancer | 599,108 | 155.0 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 169,936 | 54.0 |
| 4 | CLRD | 160,201 | 43.8 |
| 5 | Stroke | 146,383 | 37.4 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 121,404 | 32.1 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 83,564 | 22.0 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 55,672 | 14.9 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 50,633 | 12.8 |
| 10 | Suicide | 47,173 | 16.5 |