Tennessee — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Tennessee (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
52,331
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Tennessee
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 16,019 | N/A | 202.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 14,302 | N/A | 173.4 |
| 3 | CLRD | 4,657 | N/A | 57.4 |
| 4 | Unintentional injuries | 4,435 | N/A | 63.0 |
| 5 | Alzheimer's disease | 3,522 | N/A | 46.7 |
| 6 | Stroke | 3,519 | N/A | 45.0 |
| 7 | Diabetes | 1,915 | N/A | 24.0 |
| 8 | Influenza and pneumonia | 1,656 | N/A | 21.3 |
| 9 | Suicide | 1,166 | N/A | 16.8 |
| 10 | Kidney disease | 1,140 | N/A | 14.4 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.