South Carolina — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in South Carolina (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
36,190
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in South Carolina
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 10,418 | N/A | 172.0 |
| 2 | Cancer | 10,356 | N/A | 162.7 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 3,147 | N/A | 60.2 |
| 4 | CLRD | 2,983 | N/A | 47.9 |
| 5 | Stroke | 2,691 | N/A | 44.9 |
| 6 | Alzheimer's disease | 2,549 | N/A | 45.0 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 1,535 | N/A | 24.5 |
| 8 | Kidney disease | 950 | N/A | 15.5 |
| 9 | Suicide | 838 | N/A | 16.3 |
| 10 | Influenza and pneumonia | 723 | N/A | 12.3 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.