District of Columbia — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in District of Columbia (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
3,581
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in District of Columbia
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 1,284 | N/A | 189.8 |
| 2 | Cancer | 1,031 | N/A | 152.8 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 427 | N/A | 61.0 |
| 4 | Stroke | 246 | N/A | 35.9 |
| 5 | Diabetes | 138 | N/A | 20.1 |
| 6 | CLRD | 137 | N/A | 19.6 |
| 7 | Alzheimer's disease | 125 | N/A | 17.6 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 79 | N/A | 11.4 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 67 | N/A | 10.0 |
| 10 | Suicide | 47 | N/A | 6.6 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.