The 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%).