Florida — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Florida (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
152,459
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Florida
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 46,440 | N/A | 145.8 |
| 2 | Cancer | 45,131 | N/A | 145.9 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 13,059 | N/A | 56.1 |
| 4 | CLRD | 12,619 | N/A | 39.0 |
| 5 | Stroke | 12,602 | N/A | 38.9 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 6,980 | N/A | 20.7 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 6,172 | N/A | 20.2 |
| 8 | Suicide | 3,227 | N/A | 14.0 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 3,172 | N/A | 10.1 |
| 10 | Influenza and pneumonia | 3,057 | N/A | 9.6 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.