Top Causes of Death in America; COVID Falls to #10
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the top 10 causes of death in the United States for 2020 were:
1. Heart disease: 690,000 deaths
2. Cancer: 599,000 deaths
3. Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 155,041 deaths
4. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 146,571 deaths
5. Chronic kidney disease: 123,371 deaths
6. Stroke: 116,103 deaths
7. Alzheimer’s disease: 113,181 deaths
8. Diabetes: 83,564 deaths
9. Influenza and pneumonia: 55,672 deaths
10. COVID-19: 53,543 deaths
It’s worth noting that COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in the US in 2020, but it has since fallen to the 10th spot. This is likely due to the widespread vaccination efforts and the development of treatments for the virus.
The CDC also reported that the top 5 leading causes of death among people under the age of 65 were:
1. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 44,511 deaths
2. Cancer: 34,555 deaths
3. Heart disease: 24,411 deaths
4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 14,141 deaths
5. Stroke: 12,511 deaths
The CDC’s data highlights the importance of addressing the leading causes of death in the US, including heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases.
