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15 Leading Causes of Death in the United States: 2018
Suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States during 2018 (the most recent year in which final data are available). There were 48,344 suicides in 2018, which is over 5,000 deaths more than the 11th leading cause of death, Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (42,838 deaths). Right behind liver disease and cirrhosis Read More >
Posted on bySelected Causes of Death in the U.S., 2018
As the death toll from COVID-19 in the United States exceeds 1,000, NCHS has been frequently asked about what are some other causes of death that fall into this range. Below is a list of selected causes of death that killed between 1,000 and 2,000 people in the U.S. during 2018, the most recent complete Read More >
Posted on by3 out of 4 Flu & Pneumonia Deaths Occur Among Seniors Age 75+
Over the past 20 years (1999-2018), there were nearly one million deaths in the U.S. from influenza and pneumonia among Americans age 65 and over – accounting for 86% of all deaths from the illness over that time period. Nearly three in four deaths occurred among seniors age 75 and over. SOURCE: National Vital Statistics Read More >
Posted on byFlu & Pneumonia Toll in the U.S.: 57,688 Deaths Per Year
Over the past two decades, influenza & pneumonia has been the 8th leading cause of death in America. From 1999 to 2018, there were 1,153,761 deaths in the United States from influenza and pneumonia – an average of 57,688 deaths each year. The overall death rate from influenza and pneumonia, however, was higher two decades Read More >
Posted on byOver 900 Americans Have Died in Helicopter Crashes Since 1999
The death of former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant has put a public spotlight on air transportation safety. Vital Statistics obtained from the public online WONDER database show that 940 Americans were killed in helicopter crashes between 1999 and 2017, with the death toll ranging from a high mark of 79 deaths in 2003 to a Read More >
Posted on byDeaths from Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents in July, 1999-2017
SOURCE: National Vital Statistics System, 1999-2017, CDC WONDER Read More >
Posted on byDeaths from Drowning in Swimming Pools or Natural Water, 1999-2017 (July)
SOURCE: National Vital Statistics System, CDC WONDER, 1999-2017; ICD-1O Codes: X67, X68, X69, X70 Read More >
Posted on byDeaths from Heat Exposure, 1999-2017
SOURCE: National Vital Statistics System, CDC WONDER, ICD-10 Code X30 Read More >
Posted on byDeaths by Lightning, 1999-2017
Approximately 57% of all lightning-related deaths in the U.S. since 1999 have occurred in the South. Source: National Vital Statistics System Read More >
Posted on byMelanoma Deaths Down Four Years in a Row in 2017
Source: National Vital Statistics System, CDC WONDER, 1999-2017 (http://wonder.cdc.gov). This chart represents the number of deaths from ICD-10 code C 43 “Malignant melanoma of the skin” Read More >
Posted on byApril is Alcohol Awareness Month
Abuse of alcohol can lead to a variety of health problems, including chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, which is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017, 41,743 Americans died of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis¹. Nearly two-thirds of those deaths were to men. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is the Read More >
Posted on byQuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 18 Years or Older Who Had Visited an Emergency Department at Least Once in the Past 12 Months, by Age Group and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Status
In 2015 and 2016, adults with IBD were more likely to have visited an emergency department at least once in the past 12 months than were those without IBD (33% versus 18.9%); this pattern was observed for all age groups. Among adults aged 18–34, 35–64, and 65 years or older, those with IBD were more Read More >
Posted on byUpdated Provisional Drug Overdose Death Data: 12-Month Ending from June 2017-June 2018
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm Read More >
Posted on byDeaths from Cancer of the Cervix Uteri, 1999-2017
SOURCE: CDC WONDER, ICD-10 codes: C53.0, C53.1, C53.8, C53.9 Read More >
Posted on byProvisional Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in the U.S. by Drug or Drug Class, through March 31, 2018
SOURCE: National Vital Statistics System. On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, NCHS released its latest monthly provisional estimates of drug overdose deaths in the United States in a web-only data visualization dashboard. The latest data cover the period April 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018. The figure shown above illustrates the drug or drug class responsible for these overdose Read More >
Posted on byDeaths from Terrorism in the United States: 2001-2016
Beginning with data for 2001, NCHS introduced categories *U01-*U03 for classifying and coding deaths due to acts of terrorism. The asterisks before the category codes indicate that they are not part of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10). Description of the specific 4-digit codes can be found at NCHS Classifications of Diseases, Functioning Read More >
Posted on byAccidental Drowning Deaths in the U.S., 2010-2016
Source: National Vital Statistics System, CDC WONDER 2010-2016 Read More >
Posted on byRegional Deaths in the U.S. by Floods, Storms or Lightning, 2010-2016
Source: CDC WONDER: wonder.cdc.gov Read More >
Posted on byCOLON CANCER DEATHS IN THE U.S.
1999-2016 Year Deaths Age Adjusted Death Rate 1999 48433 17.7 2000 48570 17.6 2001 47860 17 2002 47586 16.6 2003 46868 16.1 2004 44591 15.1 2005 43989 14.6 2006 44061 14.3 2007 43969 14 2008 43396 13.6 2009 42199 12.9 2010 42009 12.6 2011 41822 12.2 2012 41488 11.9 2013 41502 11.6 2014 41526 11.4 Read More >
Posted on byFIREARM HOMICIDES & SUICIDES, U.S. 2016
FIREARM HOMICIDES AND SUICIDES 2016 CODE DEATHS Age-Adjusted Death Rate Intentional self-harm by handgun discharge X72 6112 1.8 Intentional self-harm by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm discharge X73 2890 0.9 Intentional self-harm by other and unspecified firearm discharge X74 13936 4.1 Assault by handgun discharge X93 1053 0.3 Assault by rifle, shotgun and larger firearm Read More >
Posted on byState Variations in Infant Mortality by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother, 2013-2015
Questions for T.J. Mathews, Demographer and Author of “State Variations in Infant Mortality by Race and Hispanic Origin of Mother, 2013-2015” Q: What made you decide to focus on maternal race and Hispanic origin in this state-by-state analysis of infant mortality in the United States? TM: We decided to focus on maternal race and Hispanic Read More >
Posted on byPrevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015–2016
Questions for Craig M. Hales, M.D., Lead Author on “Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults and Youth: United States, 2015–2016” Q: There seems to be confusion about whether obesity is going up or is stable. Could you clarify based on your new data? CH: The trends in obesity prevalence are different for adults 20 years Read More >
Posted on byCanoeing/Kayaking, Surfing, and Sailing Deaths: 2010-2015
Cause of death Cause of death Code Deaths Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion, sailboat or yacht V90.4 9 Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion, canoe or kayak V90.5 220 Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion, other unpowered watercraft, surf-board, or windsurfer V90.8 18 Accident to watercraft causing other injury, sailboat Read More >
Posted on byStat of the Day – May 30, 2017
#STATOFTHEDAY Since 2010 (thru 2015) there have been an average of 26 deaths from #lightning each year in the U.S. https://t.co/Nh0WfksXQS — NCHS (@NCHStats) May 30, 2017 Read More >
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