Texas — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Texas (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
144,582
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Texas
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 45,346 | N/A | 169.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 40,668 | N/A | 146.5 |
| 3 | Stroke | 10,790 | N/A | 41.3 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 10,763 | N/A | 38.8 |
| 5 | CLRD | 10,650 | N/A | 40.5 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 9,545 | N/A | 38.5 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 5,832 | N/A | 21.2 |
| 8 | Kidney disease | 4,256 | N/A | 16.0 |
| 9 | Suicide | 3,778 | N/A | 13.4 |
| 10 | Influenza and pneumonia | 2,954 | N/A | 11.2 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.