Kansas — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Kansas (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
19,379
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Kansas
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 5,723 | N/A | 158.0 |
| 2 | Cancer | 5,494 | N/A | 157.2 |
| 3 | CLRD | 1,832 | N/A | 51.7 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 1,567 | N/A | 49.4 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,355 | N/A | 37.7 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 894 | N/A | 24.3 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 874 | N/A | 25.2 |
| 8 | Suicide | 553 | N/A | 19.1 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 546 | N/A | 15.0 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 541 | N/A | 15.0 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.