Arizona — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Arizona (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
42,928
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Arizona
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 12,398 | N/A | 141.9 |
| 2 | Cancer | 12,008 | N/A | 135.8 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 4,184 | N/A | 56.2 |
| 4 | CLRD | 3,802 | N/A | 42.7 |
| 5 | Alzheimer's disease | 3,058 | N/A | 35.1 |
| 6 | Stroke | 2,681 | N/A | 30.8 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 2,054 | N/A | 23.7 |
| 8 | Suicide | 1,327 | N/A | 18.2 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 876 | N/A | 10.1 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 540 | N/A | 6.2 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.