North American Community Hub Statistics
Today, the leading causes of death are well-known: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, influenza/pneumonia, kidney disease, and septicemia. For detailed data from 1981 to the present, you can query the CDC’s WONDER database. But what were the leading causes of death in the last century? 1990s In the 1990s, … Read more
The state of Missouri faces significant health challenges, reflected in its mortality rates. In recent years, causes of mortality in Missouri have contributed to the leading causes of death, impacting the overall life expectancy. These conditions, along with unintentional injuries, chronic lung disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and respiratory infections, paint a comprehensive … Read more
The year 2017 marked a significant period for public health in the United States, as mortality rates showed troubling trends, especially regarding life expectancy and death rates across various demographics. According to the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), the overall life expectancy for the U.S. population fell slightly to 78.6 years, down from 78.7 years … Read more