Arkansas — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Arkansas (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
25,233
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Arkansas
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 8,270 | N/A | 223.8 |
| 2 | Cancer | 6,517 | N/A | 173.6 |
| 3 | CLRD | 2,517 | N/A | 66.7 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 1,625 | N/A | 51.8 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,612 | N/A | 43.8 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 1,436 | N/A | 39.4 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 1,180 | N/A | 32.4 |
| 8 | Kidney disease | 725 | N/A | 19.7 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 720 | N/A | 19.8 |
| 10 | Suicide | 631 | N/A | 20.8 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.