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Figure 1.2
Figure 1.2
Leading Causes of Death in US, 1975 vs 2017
Percent of All Causes of Death
| Cause of Death | 1975 percent of all causes of death | 2017 percent of all causes of death |
|---|---|---|
| All Malignant Cancers | 19.2% | 21.3% |
| Heart Disease | 37.8% | 23.0% |
| Cerebrovascular Diseases | 10.3% | 5.2% |
| Chronic Lung Disease | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| Accidents | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Pneumonia and Influenza | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| Other Causes | 22.0% | 36.8% |
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Footnotes:
Source: US Mortality Files, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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