New Mexico — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in New Mexico (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
13,401
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in New Mexico
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 3,896 | N/A | 151.4 |
| 2 | Cancer | 3,620 | N/A | 138.3 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 1,460 | N/A | 68.3 |
| 4 | CLRD | 1,143 | N/A | 44.2 |
| 5 | Stroke | 878 | N/A | 34.8 |
| 6 | Diabetes | 673 | N/A | 26.5 |
| 7 | Alzheimer's disease | 572 | N/A | 22.7 |
| 8 | Suicide | 491 | N/A | 23.3 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 338 | N/A | 13.6 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 330 | N/A | 12.9 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.