Nevada — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Nevada (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
18,916
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Nevada
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 6,417 | N/A | 199.3 |
| 2 | Cancer | 5,283 | N/A | 155.3 |
| 3 | CLRD | 1,633 | N/A | 50.0 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 1,496 | N/A | 47.8 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,137 | N/A | 35.9 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 779 | N/A | 27.3 |
| 7 | Influenza and pneumonia | 636 | N/A | 19.6 |
| 8 | Suicide | 627 | N/A | 20.3 |
| 9 | Diabetes | 609 | N/A | 18.3 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 299 | N/A | 9.0 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.