Colorado — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Colorado (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
27,626
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Cancer
Causes of Death in Colorado
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cancer | 7,829 | N/A | 131.0 |
| 2 | Heart disease | 7,060 | N/A | 122.7 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 3,037 | N/A | 53.6 |
| 4 | CLRD | 2,604 | N/A | 45.6 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,988 | N/A | 35.8 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 1,830 | N/A | 34.2 |
| 7 | Suicide | 1,181 | N/A | 20.3 |
| 8 | Diabetes | 1,017 | N/A | 17.2 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 577 | N/A | 10.1 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 503 | N/A | 8.9 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.