Category: Deaths
Fact or Fiction: Cancer now the leading cause of death in a majority of U.S. states?
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Posted on byChanges in the Leading Cause of Death: Recent Patterns in Heart Disease and Cancer Mortality
Questions for Melonie Heron, Demographer and Lead Author on “Changes in the Leading Cause of Death: Recent Patterns in Heart Disease and Cancer Mortality” Q: How have trends in deaths from heart disease and cancer changed since 1950? MH: Since 1950, the number of heart disease deaths generally increased (by 43%) to a peak in 1985, Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Males Aged 15–44 Years, by the Five Leading Causes of Death — United States, 1999 and 2014
The age-adjusted death rate for males aged 15–44 years was 10% lower in 2014 (156.6 per 100,000 population) than in 1999 (174.1). Among the five leading causes of death, the age-adjusted rates for three were lower in 2014 than in 1999: cancer (from 17.1 to 12.8; 25% decline), heart disease (20.1 to 17.0; 15% decline), Read More >
Posted on byIncrease in Suicide in the United States, 1999–2014
Suicide is an important public health issue involving psychological, biological, and societal factors. After a period of nearly consistent decline in suicide rates in the United States from 1986 through 1999, suicide rates have increased almost steadily from 1999 through 2014. While suicide among adolescents and young adults is increasing and among the leading causes Read More >
Posted on byU.S. Death Rates Higher, According to Early Preliminary Data
An early analysis of death records from October 2014 thru September 2015 suggests that death rates in the U.S. are higher than they were at the same point in 2014. NCHS found that the age-adjusted death rate in the U.S. for the 12 month period ending with the third quarter of 2015 was 731.4 deaths per Read More >
Posted on byTop 10 Leading Causes of Death: United States, 1999–2013
A new chart presents the age-adjusted death rates for the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, including mortality patterns from 1999 through 2013, and by state of residence for selected year and cause of death. Top 10 Leading Causes of Death: United States, 1999–2013 Data Visualization Gallery Read More >
Posted on byU.S. Mortality Trends Over the Past 113 Years
This storyboard of U.S. mortality trends over the past 113 years highlights the differences in age-adjusted death rates and life expectancy at birth by race and sex; neonatal mortality and infant mortality rates by race; childhood mortality rates by age; and trends in age-adjusted death rates for five selected major causes of death. Deaths in Read More >
Posted on byNCHS Data on Drug Poisoning Deaths
Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. Drugs—both pharmaceutical and illicit—cause the vast majority of poisoning deaths. NCHS uses the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) to monitor deaths due to drug poisoning. NVSS collects and compiles mortality information from death certificates in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. NCHS Read More >
Posted on byDeaths From Unintentional Injury Among Adults Aged 65 and Over: United States, 2000–2013
Injury deaths place a large burden on society, and many of these deaths are preventable. In 2013, unintentional injuries were the eighth leading cause of death among U.S. adults aged 65 and over, resulting in nearly 46,000 deaths. NCHS has released a report that describes trends in unintentional injury deaths among this age group from 2000 Read More >
Posted on bySTATE VITALS: NEW MEXICO
The state of New Mexico scores higher than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, preterm births, teen births and low birthweights. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, New Mexico has mortality rates that are lower than the U.S. rates for the following causes: heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, influenza/pneumonia and kidney disease. Here Read More >
Posted on byEmergency Department Visits for Drug Poisoning: United States, 2008–2011
Poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related mortality in the United States, with more than 40,000 deaths annually. Drugs account for 90% of poisoning deaths, and the number of deaths from drug poisoning has increased substantially in recent years. The emergency department (ED) plays an important role in the treatment of poisoning. A new NCHS report Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentMortality in the United States, 2013
NCHS released a report last week that presents 2013 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among U.S. residents by such variables as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Information on mortality patterns is key to understanding changes in the Read More >
Posted on byTrends in Drug-poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics and Heroin: United States, 1999–2012
A new NCHS Health E-Stat provides information on annual rates of all drug-poisoning deaths and drug-poisoning deaths involving opioid analgesics and heroin for 1999 through 2012 using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System. In 2012, there were 41,502 deaths due to drug poisoning (often referred to as drug-overdose deaths) Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Suicide Rates, by State — United States, 2012
In 2012, the overall age-adjusted suicide rate in the United States was 12.6 per 100,000 population. Among states, Wyoming had the highest suicide rate (29.6), followed by Alaska (23.0), Montana (22.6), New Mexico (21.3), and Utah (21.0). The District of Columbia had the lowest suicide rate (5.7), followed by New Jersey (7.4), New York (8.3), Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Age-Adjusted Rates of Death from Fire or Flames by State — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2007–2011
During 2007–2011, age-adjusted rates for deaths from fire and flames varied widely by state, ranging from 0.3 per 100,000 population in Hawaii to 2.9 in Mississippi. In 18 states and the District of Columbia, the age-adjusted death rate was significantly higher than the overall U.S. rate of 1.0 per 100,000 population. Rates were higher than Read More >
Posted on byMortality in the United States, 2012
A new NCHS report presents 2012 U.S. final mortality data on deaths and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide information on mortality patterns among residents of the United States by such variables as sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death. Information on mortality patterns is key to understanding changes in the Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Suicide Deaths by Mechanism and Age Group — United States, 2011
In 2011, firearm was the leading mechanism for suicide deaths for all age groups, ranging from 44% of suicides among persons aged 5–24 years to 72% of suicides among persons aged 65 years or older. Suffocation was the second leading mechanism in the two younger age groups (41% of suicides among persons aged 5–24 years Read More >
Posted on byDrug-poisoning Deaths Involving Opioid Analgesics: United States, 1999–2011
Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. Drugs—both illicit and pharmaceutical—are the major cause of poisoning deaths, accounting for 90% of poisoning deaths in 2011. Misuse or abuse of prescription drugs, including opioid-analgesic pain relievers, is responsible for much of the recent increase in drug-poisoning deaths. A new report highlights trends Read More >
Posted on byFact or Fiction: Suicides Increase During the Holiday Season and Winter Months
PREMISE: It is commonly believed that more people are likely to commit suicide during the holidays and winter months as a result of stress, depression, and/or loneliness. Fact or Fiction: FICTION Contrary to popular belief, the number of suicides do not increase during the holiday season or winter months. In fact, after sorting suicides by month for Read More >
Posted on byNCHS Director Ed Sondik appears on CSPAN’s Washington Journal 09/02/2011 to discuss U.S. mortality and life expectancy.
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Posted on byWill anemia kill you?
Well, that depends of course – however, anemia can be deadly. In 2006, the latest data available, 3,996 deaths were attributed to anemia (that’s 1.3 per 100,000 population). In comparison, heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, accounted for 631,636 deaths in 2006, a rate of 200.2 per 100,000 population. However, Read More >
Posted on byJanuary is cervical cancer awareness month…
Cervical cancer once was the leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S., and although the cases and deaths of cervical cancer have decreased over the past 40 years due largely to regular Pap tests, the disease still was responsible for almost 4,000 deaths in 2006 (most recent data available). The rates vary somewhat, but Read More >
Posted on byHow’s your state doing?
NCHS now has an easy way for you to check out where your state stands on a variety of health measures compared with the nation as a whole and other states, including the following: Mortality from leading causes of death Birth data, including births to unmarried mothers, teen births, cesarean deliveries, low birthweight births, prenatal Read More >
Posted on by 2 CommentsA holiday present for everyone – life expectancy
What gift did every American get this year? Well, for one thing, everyone now has a longer life expectancy. Of course, it’s not a one size fits all – there are still differences among the races and genders, as shown in the bullets below. Everyone’s life expectancy has increased, however, regardless of where he or she started Read More >
Posted on byMost dangerous states to be riding in a car this holiday weekend
Are you driving to your Thanksgiving dinner this weekend? Beware that your risk while rolling down the highway may be higher or lower depending on the state in which you are traveling. When it comes to dying in a car accident, some states are more deadly than others, and the ones at the top may surprise you. See the Read More >
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