Healthy Aging
Helping People to Live Long and Productive Lives and Enjoy a Good Quality of Life: At A Glance 2011
Causes of Death Among U.S. Adults Aged 65 or Older, 2007
| Causes of Death | Percentage of All Deaths |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 28.2% |
| Cancer | 22.2% |
| Stroke | 6.6% |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases | 6.2% |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 4.2% |
| Diabetes | 2.9% |
| Influenza and Pneumonia | 2.6% |
| Unintentional Injury | 2.2% |
| All Other Causes | 24.9% |
Source: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System, 2007.
CDC Healthy Aging Research Network, 2010
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