The Top Causes of Death in the United States - VoronoiThe Top Causes of Death in the United States
Key takeaways
- The 10 leading causes of death account for 71% of all deaths occurring in the United States.
- Accidents are the #3 cause of death in the U.S. (222,698 deaths, 7.2%).
- Unintentional injuries rank #3 for men (9.2% of deaths), but only #6 for women (5.0%).