Mississippi — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Mississippi (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
24,726
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Mississippi
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 7,944 | N/A | 231.6 |
| 2 | Cancer | 6,526 | N/A | 183.1 |
| 3 | CLRD | 2,037 | N/A | 58.3 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 1,738 | N/A | 56.3 |
| 5 | Stroke | 1,723 | N/A | 51.1 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 1,626 | N/A | 49.6 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 1,164 | N/A | 33.3 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 782 | N/A | 23.0 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 741 | N/A | 21.7 |
| 10 | Suicide | 445 | N/A | 15.0 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.