The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a report on the top causes of death in 2023 based on data from the National Vital Statistics System. The report indicated that there were a total of 3,090,582 deaths in the U.S. in 2023, which was a 6.1% decrease from the previous year.
According to Dr. Marc Siegel, a senior medical analyst for Fox News, the overall death rate is declining, with a significant decrease in deaths from COVID-19 as the population develops more immunity. In 2022, COVID-19 was the fourth leading cause of death, resulting in 245,614 deaths. However, in 2023, it dropped to the tenth cause of death, with 76,446 deaths.
The report highlighted that death rates were highest among the elderly, males, and Black individuals. This trend was attributed to the increased risks in these groups, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. The data also showed that overall death rates were lowest among “non-Hispanic multiracial” individuals and highest among “non-Hispanic Black or African American” individuals.
The top 10 leading underlying causes of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the CDC, were:
– Heart disease
– Cancer
– Unintentional injury
– Stroke
– Chronic lower respiratory diseases
– Alzheimer’s disease
– Diabetes
– Kidney disease
– Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis
– COVID-19
The CDC acknowledged some limitations in the study, including the provisional nature of the data, potential changes in numbers and rates as more information is received, and variations in reporting timelines among different jurisdictions. There is also a possibility of misclassification among certain races and ethnicities, leading to underestimation or overestimation of death rates.
In conclusion, the CDC report provides valuable insights into the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2023, highlighting the importance of addressing risk factors and disparities to improve public health outcomes. Visit www.foxnews/health for more health-related articles and updates.