West Virginia — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in West Virginia (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
17,055
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in West Virginia
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 4,849 | N/A | 192.0 |
| 2 | Cancer | 4,654 | N/A | 179.4 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 1,892 | N/A | 100.3 |
| 4 | CLRD | 1,681 | N/A | 64.3 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,058 | N/A | 41.8 |
| 6 | Diabetes | 864 | N/A | 34.0 |
| 7 | Alzheimer's disease | 770 | N/A | 30.6 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 458 | N/A | 18.2 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 436 | N/A | 17.1 |
| 10 | Suicide | 393 | N/A | 21.1 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.