New Hampshire — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in New Hampshire (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
9,097
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Cancer
Causes of Death in New Hampshire
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cancer | 2,760 | N/A | 153.5 |
| 2 | Heart disease | 2,721 | N/A | 149.7 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 907 | N/A | 62.9 |
| 4 | CLRD | 755 | N/A | 43.0 |
| 5 | Stroke | 514 | N/A | 28.9 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 436 | N/A | 24.8 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 340 | N/A | 19.2 |
| 8 | Suicide | 265 | N/A | 18.9 |
| 9 | Influenza and pneumonia | 230 | N/A | 13.1 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 169 | N/A | 9.4 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.