Top Causes of Death in the U.S. in 2023
The top 10 causes of death in the U.S. in 2023 included heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, cerebrovascular diseases, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, and COVID-19, with heart disease and cancer being the top two causes.
Key Points
- Heart disease and cancer remained the top two causes of death
- COVID-19 deaths significantly decreased in 2023
- Overall mortality rate decreased by 5.7% in 2023
Pros
- Decrease in deaths from COVID-19 compared to previous years
- Overall mortality rate declined in 2023
- Some causes of death saw a decrease in numbers from 2022
Cons
- Increase in cancer deaths in 2023 compared to 2022
- High percentages of deaths attributed to chronic diseases