Change in death rate since 2015

Provisional data shows national deaths at a historic low, but not all states have seen decreases in the last 10 years. Changes range from a decrease of 8.3% in New Jersey to an increase of 9.1% in New Mexico, according to a Stateline analysis.

Stateline analysis of provisional age-adjusted death rates from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. State rates will likely change as new data becomes available and adjustment methods change.
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