In 2024, Mississippians had the highest rate of asthma-caused deaths among states with reportable data
Mississippi had 20.8 deaths due to asthma per one million people, over twice as high as the national average of 9.7 deaths per one million people.
The map shows Mississippi as having the highest rate of deaths due to asthma among states with reportable data in 2024. While other states are colored in light yellow to dark red, Mississippi stands out in dark purple.
