Category: leading causes of death in the United States
STATE 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 >
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The state of New Hampshire scores lower than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and low birthweight. The state also has the lowest teen birth rate in the country. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the granite state has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates Read More >
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The state of Nevada scores higher than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and teen births. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the silver state has mortality rates that are lower than the U.S. rates for the following causes: cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes. Here is a list Read More >
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The state of Missouri scores lower than the nation overall in percent in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean delivery rate and preterm birth rate. However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, Missouri has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates for the following causes: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory Read More >
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