Deaths, Age-adjusted Death Rates, and Comparisons by State for Selected Leading Causes of Death
Alabama2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 214 | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 13,207 | 289.3 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 9,801 | 212.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,998 | 66.0 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,204 | 48.0 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,211 | 49.2 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,105 | 24.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,344 | 29.4 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,103 | 24.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 445 | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 974 | 21.4 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,037 | 23.1 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 512 | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 425 | 9.5 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 737 | 16.4 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Alaska2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 7 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 603 | 187.7 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 689 | 192.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 158 | 57.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 147 | 49.6 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 345 | 60.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 36 | 12.9 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 80 | 22.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 44 | 18.8 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 57 | 10.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 24 | 7.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 103 | 17.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 102 | 15.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 38 | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 95 | 14.9 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Arizona2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 156 | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 10,588 | 204.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 9,143 | 172.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,480 | 48.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,499 | 47.3 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,475 | 47.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,133 | 22.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,058 | 20.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,108 | 22.1 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 661 | 12.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 644 | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,020 | 19.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 767 | 14.8 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 494 | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 842 | 16.0 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Arkansas2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 64 | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 8,263 | 279.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 6,092 | 208.0 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,256 | 75.9 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,368 | 46.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,277 | 46.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 735 | 24.8 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 756 | 25.8 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 452 | 15.1 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 233 | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 521 | 17.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 661 | 24.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 382 | 14.2 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 183 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 412 | 15.3 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
California2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 1,505 | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 68,234 | 230.4 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 53,924 | 179.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 18,088 | 61.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 12,965 | 43.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 8,132 | 24.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 8,129 | 27.6 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 6,395 | 21.4 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 4,935 | 16.9 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 3,692 | 11.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,994 | 6.7 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 3,932 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 2,831 | 8.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 2,223 | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 3,200 | 9.3 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Colorado2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 93 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 6,293 | 181.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 6,145 | 169.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 1,825 | 53.9 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,836 | 53.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,339 | 25.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 650 | 19.0 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 667 | 18.7 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 852 | 25.9 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 420 | 10.2 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 391 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 758 | 17.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 722 | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 169 | 3.7 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 510 | 11.7 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Connecticut2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 193 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 8,582 | 216.4 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 7,093 | 187.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,003 | 49.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,486 | 38.0 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,056 | 29.5 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 854 | 20.9 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 759 | 19.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 573 | 13.8 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 294 | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 585 | 15.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 317 | 9.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 283 | 8.2 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 172 | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 191 | 5.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Delaware2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 67 | 8.3 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 2,033 | 257.2 | 257.2 |
| Cancer | 1,786 | 219.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 383 | 49.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 306 | 37.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 290 | 36.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 181 | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 218 | 27.2 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 135 | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 75 | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 108 | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 122 | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Suicide | 108 | 13.3 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 33 | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 76 | 9.4 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Florida2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 1,664 | 10.4 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 50,629 | 233.2 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 39,090 | 187.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 10,414 | 47.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 8,954 | 40.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 6,969 | 40.5 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 3,317 | 15.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 4,631 | 22.0 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 3,643 | 16.1 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 2,013 | 10.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 2,172 | 10.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 3,094 | 18.6 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 2,314 | 13.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 969 | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,816 | 10.7 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Georgia2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 722 | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 17,478 | 268.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 13,818 | 202.1 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 4,312 | 67.3 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 3,097 | 47.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 3,396 | 43.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,515 | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,475 | 21.9 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,419 | 23.5 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 654 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,362 | 20.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,628 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 935 | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 681 | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,124 | 13.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Hawaii2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 26 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 2,310 | 179.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,024 | 155.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 766 | 59.8 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 280 | 21.6 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 372 | 29.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 207 | 16.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 173 | 13.3 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 122 | 9.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 84 | 6.4 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 123 | 9.5 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 128 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 136 | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 34 | 2.8 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 47 | 3.8 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Idaho2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 12 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 2,489 | 205.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,093 | 172.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 781 | 64.7 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 581 | 48.4 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 568 | 44.0 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 239 | 19.6 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 318 | 26.2 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 294 | 24.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 105 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 95 | 7.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 256 | 19.3 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 210 | 16.3 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 41 | 3.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 175 | 13.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Illinois2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 518 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 30,990 | 251.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 24,778 | 204.5 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 7,230 | 58.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 4,776 | 39.3 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 4,077 | 32.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 2,659 | 21.3 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 3,092 | 25.4 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 2,163 | 17.3 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,103 | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 2,178 | 17.7 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,585 | 12.7 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 1,139 | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 1,087 | 8.6 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,289 | 10.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Indiana2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 119 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 15,682 | 258.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 12,831 | 211.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 3,877 | 63.7 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 3,136 | 51.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,185 | 35.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,184 | 19.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,677 | 27.7 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,231 | 20.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 459 | 7.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,149 | 18.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 970 | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 715 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Homicide3 | 437 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 729 | 11.9 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Iowa2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 18 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 8.250 | 224.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 6,404 | 188.7 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,218 | 58.8 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,552 | 43.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,051 | 32.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 877 | 22.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 709 | 20.1 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 863 | 21.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 214 | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 220 | 6.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 447 | 14.9 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 304 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 61 | 2.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 191 | 6.3 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Kansas2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 39 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 6,716 | 224.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 5,448 | 193.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 1,848 | 60.3 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,444 | 49.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,156 | 41.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 561 | 18.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 721 | 25.0 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 642 | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 208 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 498 | 16.4 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 539 | 19.6 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 293 | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 143 | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 267 | 9.9 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Kentucky2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 90 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 11,808 | 294.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 9,358 | 227.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,557 | 64.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,265 | 56.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,990 | 48.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,114 | 28.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,099 | 27.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 966 | 24.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 387 | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 807 | 20.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 703 | 20.9 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 454 | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 555 | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 607 | 12.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Louisiana2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 404 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 11,474 | 280.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 10,322 | 204.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,638 | 64.8 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,907 | 39.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,339 | 25.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 941 | 23.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,734 | 41.7 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 957 | 24.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 327 | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 993 | 24.1 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 990 | 22.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 493 | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 541 | 11.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 781 | 17.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Maine2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 14 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 3,272 | 218.8 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 3,045 | 207.4 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 822 | 54.7 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 800 | 54.1 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 490 | 36.0 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 269 | 17.8 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 398 | 26.9 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 471 | 30.9 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 111 | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 208 | 13.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 200 | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 161 | 12.0 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 21 | 1.6 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 98 | 7.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Maryland2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 572 | 10.1 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 12,310 | 251.6 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 10,322 | 204.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,882 | 59.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,907 | 39.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,339 | 25.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 928 | 19.3 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,458 | 29.2 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 948 | 20.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 481 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 593 | 12.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 703 | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 454 | 8.4 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 555 | 10.4 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 607 | 11.4 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Massachusetts2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 249 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 15,144 | 210.4 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 13,750 | 199.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 3,535 | 48.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,810 | 39.7 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,506 | 22.0 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,770 | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,422 | 20.2 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,533 | 20.5 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 556 | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,207 | 16.8 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 565 | 8.7 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 426 | 6.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 246 | 3.8 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 194 | 3.0 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Michigan2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 255 | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 26,896 | 273.8 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 19,689 | 199.0 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 5,701 | 58.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 4,148 | 42.3 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 3,291 | 33.1 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 2,076 | 21.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 2,655 | 26.9 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,803 | 18.5 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,058 | 10.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,533 | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,432 | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 1,051 | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 689 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,077 | 10.8 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Minnesota2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 53 | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 8,760 | 171.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 8,967 | 183.1 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,727 | 52.5 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,909 | 38.7 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,797 | 35.2 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 828 | 15.5 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,213 | 24.3 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,173 | 22.0 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 359 | 7.3 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 729 | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 628 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 480 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 127 | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 324 | 6.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Mississippi2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 202 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 9,050 | 329.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 5,958 | 216.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 1,935 | 70.5 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,907 | 39.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,571 | 55.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 754 | 27.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 661 | 24.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 449 | 16.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,333 | 48.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 602 | 21.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 825 | 28.9 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 328 | 11.7 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 326 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 502 | 17.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Missouri2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 147 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 16,633 | 271.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 12,365 | 206.8 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 3,796 | 61.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,882 | 47.7 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,455 | 42.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,604 | 25.8 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,535 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,106 | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 439 | 7.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 991 | 16.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,105 | 19.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 725 | 12.7 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 437 | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 744 | 13.1 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Montana2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 5 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 1,970 | 197.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 1,956 | 198.8 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 578 | 57.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 583 | 59.1 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 468 | 49.9 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 193 | 19.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 229 | 23.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 249 | 24.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 104 | 10.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 128 | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 212 | 23.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 175 | 19.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 32 | 3.6 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 160 | 17.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Nebraska2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 33 | 2.0 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 4,150 | 210.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 3,389 | 185.0 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 1,130 | 57.3 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 882 | 46.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 633 | 34.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 296 | 14.5 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 400 | 21.2 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 430 | 20.8 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 103 | 5.9 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 289 | 14.8 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 271 | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 187 | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 44 | 2.6 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 140 | 8.1 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Nevada2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 76 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 4,393 | 257.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 3,815 | 205.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 913 | 55.1 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,136 | 65.6 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 739 | 37.2 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 352 | 21.9 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 322 | 17.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 211 | 14.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 297 | 14.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 376 | 21.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 331 | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 387 | 18.8 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 175 | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 345 | 16.7 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
New Hampshire2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 9 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 2,835 | 230.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,398 | 193.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 633 | 52.0 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 616 | 50.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 374 | 29.9 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 216 | 17.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 291 | 23.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 305 | 25.0 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 121 | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 136 | 11.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 136 | 10.8 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 167 | 13.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 28 | 2.2 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 91 | 7.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
New Jersey2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 785 | 8.9 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 22,704 | 250.8 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 18,165 | 203.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 4,007 | 44.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,911 | 32.4 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,405 | 27.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,893 | 20.8 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 2,556 | 28.5 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,376 | 15.0 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 778 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,495 | 16.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 755 | 9.0 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 588 | 6.8 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 1,051 | 12.2 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 370 | 11.4 | 4.4 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
New Mexico2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 39 | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 3,423 | 203.4 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,900 | 167.0 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 824 | 49.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 775 | 45.6 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,020 | 57.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 398 | 24.0 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 538 | 29.4 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 297 | 18.3 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 302 | 16.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 172 | 10.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 430 | 23.8 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 362 | 20.2 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 130 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 274 | 15.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
New York2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 2,085 | 10.7 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 56,643 | 282.2 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 36,975 | 187.7 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 7,706 | 38.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 6,906 | 34.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 4,982 | 25.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 5,085 | 25.2 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 3,884 | 19.4 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,705 | 8.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,488 | 7.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 2,421 | 12.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,678 | 8.7 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 1,253 | 6.5 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 2,818 | 14.5 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,068 | 5.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
North Carolina2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 464 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 18,792 | 244.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 16,065 | 202.5 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 5,401 | 71.3 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 3,514 | 45.4 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 3,438 | 42.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,780 | 23.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 2,181 | 27.8 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,786 | 24.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 725 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,332 | 17.3 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,647 | 20.1 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 997 | 12.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 599 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,093 | 13.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
North Dakota2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 4 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 1,700 | 210.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 1,391 | 188.4 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 507 | 60.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 308 | 39.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 238 | 33.8 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 162 | 18.8 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 196 | 25.7 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 224 | 25.3 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 62 | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 50 | 6.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 115 | 17.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 79 | 12.7 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 9 | * | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 47 | 7.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Ohio2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 207 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 32,453 | 271.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 24,804 | 207.8 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 6,891 | 57.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 5,881 | 49.0 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 3,857 | 33.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 2,401 | 20.0 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 3,750 | 31.4 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 2,367 | 19.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,027 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,912 | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,470 | 12.9 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 1,219 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 524 | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,029 | 9.0 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Oklahoma2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 99 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 10,840 | 298.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 7,411 | 205.2 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,384 | 65.6 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,922 | 53.0 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,700 | 48.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 913 | 25.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,065 | 29.5 | 25.1 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 682 | 18.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 363 | 10.2 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 567 | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 728 | 20.8 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 515 | 14.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 210 | 6.0 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 489 | 14.0 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Oregon2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 63 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 7,075 | 191.6 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 7,057 | 196.1 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,588 | 69.5 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,726 | 47.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,313 | 36.8 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 575 | 15.3 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,011 | 27.9 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,030 | 27.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 339 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 331 | 9.0 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 506 | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 505 | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 100 | 2.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 358 | 10.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Pennsylvania2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 496 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 39,438 | 257.8 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 29,914 | 203.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 8,619 | 55.5 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 5,845 | 38.2 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 4,552 | 34.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 2,735 | 17.6 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 3,826 | 25.7 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 2,753 | 17.2 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 1,134 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 2,835 | 18.5 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,574 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 1,276 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 671 | 5.7 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 1,172 | 9.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Rhode Island2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 30 | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 30,076 | 240.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,398 | 200.6 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 614 | 47.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 511 | 40.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 293 | 25.1 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 295 | 22.3 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 265 | 21.7 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 251 | 18.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 96 | 8.4 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 118 | 9.3 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 97 | 8.8 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 88 | 8.0 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 37 | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 46 | 4.3 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
South Carolina2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 310 | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 9,471 | 245.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 8,272 | 206.8 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 2,832 | 75.0 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,731 | 44.4 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 1,960 | 48.7 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 754 | 20.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,088 | 27.5 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 881 | 24.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 461 | 11.2 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 632 | 16.3 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 999 | 24.3 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 467 | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 350 | 8.5 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 564 | 13.7 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
South Dakota2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 4 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 1,985 | 218.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 1,590 | 187.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 490 | 52.5 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 362 | 41.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 382 | 47.0 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 188 | 19.5 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 212 | 24.2 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 156 | 15.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 77 | 10.1 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 103 | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 184 | 24.0 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 105 | 13.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 18 | * | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 54 | 7.1 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Tennessee2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 277 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 15,688 | 278.2 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 12,229 | 212.5 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 4,037 | 72.3 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,941 | 52.0 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,709 | 47.1 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,617 | 29.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,746 | 30.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,148 | 20.9 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 613 | 10.4 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 624 | 11.1 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 1,305 | 22.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 711 | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 454 | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 845 | 14.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Texas2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 1,055 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 43,199 | 255.1 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 33,488 | 191.0 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 10,612 | 63.8 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 7,739 | 46.1 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 7,920 | 39.5 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 3,608 | 21.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 5,456 | 31.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 3,439 | 21.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 2,213 | 11.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 2,269 | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 3,964 | 18.9 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 2,225 | 10.9 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 1,415 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 2,350 | 11.2 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Utah2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 12 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 2,896 | 185.2 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 2,313 | 143.4 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 870 | 56.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 525 | 33.6 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 643 | 32.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 411 | 26.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 509 | 31.9 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 314 | 20.7 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 138 | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 178 | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 299 | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 321 | 15.4 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 77 | 3.4 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 229 | 10.9 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Vermont2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 4 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 1,429 | 221.4 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 1,249 | 194.8 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 323 | 50.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 305 | 48.1 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 230 | 36.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 133 | 20.4 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 155 | 24.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 149 | 22.9 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 37 | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 86 | 13.3 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 88 | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 72 | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 14 | * | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 51 | 8.0 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Virginia2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 275 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 14,913 | 231.9 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 13,345 | 199.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 4,129 | 65.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,744 | 42.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,432 | 35.1 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,481 | 23.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,613 | 24.5 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,184 | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 531 | 7.5 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 1,128 | 17.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 961 | 13.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 797 | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 509 | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 771 | 10.6 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Washington2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 113 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 11,281 | 201.2 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 10,802 | 193.3 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 3,765 | 67.2 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,634 | 47.8 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,072 | 35.1 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 965 | 17.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,403 | 25.1 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 2,050 | 36.5 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 571 | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 279 | 4.9 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 745 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 712 | 11.8 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 195 | 3.2 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 510 | 8.5 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
West Virginia2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 29 | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 6,325 | 296.0 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 4,685 | 218.7 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 1,272 | 59.4 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 1,273 | 58.9 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 834 | 44.6 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 483 | 22.7 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 802 | 37.6 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 398 | 18.6 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 212 | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 391 | 18.2 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 373 | 20.6 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 286 | 15.0 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 68 | 3.7 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 251 | 13.1 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Wisconsin2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 73 | 1.3 | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 13,023 | 222.3 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 10,777 | 190.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 3,658 | 61.7 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 2,375 | 41.4 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 2,100 | 37.3 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 1,236 | 20.5 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 1,337 | 23.3 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 1,269 | 20.8 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 431 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 791 | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 821 | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 639 | 11.7 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 214 | 3.9 | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 475 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.
Wyoming2
| Cause of death | Total deaths | Age-adjusted death rate1 | National rate1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV (AIDS)3 | 2 | * | 5.0 |
| Heart disease | 985 | 209.5 | 247.8 |
| Cancer | 923 | 192.9 | 196.0 |
| Stroke | 260 | 56.1 | 57.9 |
| Chronic lower respiratory disease | 270 | 57.5 | 43.7 |
| Accidents | 272 | 55.4 | 35.7 |
| Influenza/pneumonia | 112 | 24.1 | 22.0 |
| Diabetes | 120 | 25.5 | 25.3 |
| Alzheimer’s disease | 114 | 25.0 | 19.1 |
| Chronic liver disease/cirrhosis3 | 49 | 9.7 | 9.5 |
| Kidney diseases | 54 | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Motor vehicle accidents4 | 140 | 28.0 | 15.3 |
| Suicide | 83 | 16.4 | 10.7 |
| Homicide3 | 16 | * | 7.1 |
| Firearm injury5 | 70 | 13.9 | 10.3 |
1 Number of deaths per 100,000 population.
2 Data are for 2001
3 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death for the total U.S. population, but a leading cause of death in certain demographic groups.
4 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death; a subcategory of “Accidents.”
5 Not ranked as one of the 10 leading causes of death: a subcategory of Accidents, Homicide, and Suicide.