Category: New Mexico

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 >

April 15, 2015 by NCHS

Deaths

Alzheimer's disease, births, Heart disease, kidney disease, leading causes of death in the United States, New Mexico