According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the leading causes of death in the United States are:
- Heart disease
- Cancer
- COVID-19
- Accidents (unintentional injuries)
- Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases)
- Chronic lower respiratory diseases
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Diabetes
- Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
- Kidney disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer and COVID-19. Accidents (unintentional injuries), stroke (cerebrovascular diseases), and chronic lower respiratory diseases are also among the leading causes of death. It is important to note that the ranking of these causes of death can vary depending on the source and the year of the data.