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Deaths by selected major cause in the United States 2000-2015

Selected major causes of deaths in the United States in 2000, 2009 and 2015 (per 100,000 population)
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The data shows the death rates for major causes of death in the U.S. in 2000, 2009 and 2015. With 168.5 deaths per 100,000 people, heart disease was the leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2015.

All causes 869 749.6 733.1
Heart disease 257.6 182.8 168.5
Cancer (malignant neoplasms) 199.6 173.5 158.5
Chronic lower respiratory diseases 44.2 42.7 41.6
Unintentional injuries 34.9 37.5 43.2
Cerebrovascular diseases 60.9 39.6 37.6
Diabetes 25 21 21.3
Motor vehicle-related 15.4 11.6 11.4

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