Nearly half of all deaths in 2021 were caused by heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19.

Nearly half of all deaths in 2021 were caused by heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19.

Top 10 leading causes of death in the US, 2021

Kidney disease here refers to nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis. Stroke refers to all cerebrovascular diseases.

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