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Leading causes of death in Alabama, 2017
39,366 deaths across the 10 tracked leading causes.
| # | Cause | Deaths | Age-adjusted rate /100K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 13,110 | 223.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 10,410 | 170.0 |
| 3 | CLRD | 3,484 | 57.8 |
| 4 | Stroke | 2,931 | 50.0 |
| 5 | Unintentional injuries | 2,703 | 53.8 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 2,563 | 45.2 |
| 7 | Influenza and pneumonia | 1,176 | 20.2 |
| 8 | Diabetes | 1,173 | 19.8 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 980 | 16.5 |
| 10 | Suicide | 836 | 16.6 |
Source: CDC NCHS Leading Causes of Death, 2017. Full Alabama profile · Methodology.
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What causes are included?
The 10 CDC NCHS leading-cause chapters: heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, diabetes, influenza and pneumonia, kidney disease, and suicide.
Are these the only deaths in the state?
No. These are the leading-cause chapters only, not every death. They cover the large majority of deaths but exclude many smaller or less-common causes.
How current is this?
This tool shows 2017, the latest finalized year in the CDC NCHS series (1999 to 2017).