Utah — Mortality Statistics
Leading causes of death in Utah (2017), ranked by number of deaths. Source: CDC WONDER Underlying Cause of Death.
Total Deaths (2017)
12,830
Causes Tracked
10
Leading Cause
Heart disease
Causes of Death in Utah
| # | Cause | Deaths | Crude Rate | Age-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease | 3,749 | N/A | 150.2 |
| 2 | Cancer | 3,161 | N/A | 120.3 |
| 3 | Unintentional injuries | 1,238 | N/A | 44.2 |
| 4 | Alzheimer's disease | 991 | N/A | 42.1 |
| 5 | Stroke | 888 | N/A | 36.2 |
| 6 | CLRD | 826 | N/A | 32.1 |
| 7 | Suicide | 663 | N/A | 22.7 |
| 8 | Diabetes | 596 | N/A | 22.9 |
| 9 | Kidney disease | 384 | N/A | 15.4 |
| 10 | Influenza and pneumonia | 334 | N/A | 13.3 |
Rates are per 100,000 population. Age-adjusted rates use the year 2000 US standard population. Source: CDC WONDER, Underlying Cause of Death.