Rhode Island — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Rhode Island (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
7,378
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Rhode Island
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 2,339 | N/A | 155.7 |
| 2 | Cancer | 2,154 | N/A | 154.2 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 718 | N/A | 60.0 |
| 4 | CLRD | 521 | N/A | 36.2 |
| 5 | Alzheimer's disease | 435 | N/A | 27.3 |
| 6 | Stroke | 425 | N/A | 29.4 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 275 | N/A | 18.8 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 206 | N/A | 13.9 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 176 | N/A | 11.6 |
| 10 | Suicide | 129 | N/A | 11.8 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.