Figure 1 - Leading Causes of Death of People of All Ages in the United States: 2000
Figure 1 - Leading Causes of Death of People of All Ages in the United States: 2000
(Thousands of deaths)
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| Cause | Fatalities |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 709,894 |
| Cancer | 551,833 |
| Stroke | 166,028 |
| Pulmonary Disease | 123,550 |
| Accidents | 93,592 |
| Non-transportation-related | 48,489 |
| Transportation-related | 45,103 |
| Diabetes | 68,662 |
| Influenza or Pneumonia | 67,024 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 49,044 |
NOTE: Preliminary data.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics 49(12), Oct. 9, 2001, table B.