Stats of the States
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- Percent of Babies Born to Unmarried Mothers, by State
- Percent of Births by Cesarean Delivery, by State - The percentage of all live births that were cesarean deliveries.
- Percentage of Births Born Preterm, by State - Babies born prior to 37 weeks of pregnancy (gestation).
- Teen Birth Rate by State - The number of births per 1,000 teenagers ages 15-19 in each state.
- Percentage Born Low Birthweight by State - Babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams or 5 lbs. 8oz.
- Leading Causes of Death, by State, 2014 [PDF - 302 MB] - This comprehensive table lists the 15 leading causes of death in each state, and the District of Columbia.
- Heart Disease Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from diseases of the heart.
- Cancer Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from malignant neoplasms.
- Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from various lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
- Accident Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from unintentional injuries/accidents.
- Stroke Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from cerebrovascular disease.
- Alzheimer's Disease Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from Alzheimer's disease.
- Diabetes Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from diabetes mellitus.
- Influenza and Pneumonia Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from flu and pneumonia.
- Kidney Disease Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis.
- Suicide Mortality by State - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from suicide
- Death Rates for Drug Poisoning, by State of Residence: United States - The latest state-based age-adjusted death rates for fatal drug poisonings.
- Death Rates from Firearm Injuries: United States - The latest state-based age-adjusted death rates for firearm-related fatalities.
- Death Rates from Homicide: United States - The latest state-based age-adjusted death rates for assault.
- Death Rates from Septicemia: United States - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from blood poisoning
- Death Rates from Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis: United States - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from chronic liver diseases
- Death Rates from Hypertension: United States - Number of deaths and age-adjusted death rates from hypertensive disease.
- Infant Mortality Rates by State - The number of deaths to infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births.
- Percentage of People of All Ages Without Health Insurance Coverage: United States
- Marriage Rates by State, 2015 [PDF - 239 KB] - The number of marriages per 1,000 total population.
- Divorce Rates by State, 2015 [PDF - 239 KB] - The number of divorces per 1,000 total population. An analysis of 44 states.
- FastStats - Quick facts on the number of births and deaths in each state, along with key links to other references.
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- Page last reviewed: January 17, 2017
- Page last updated: January 17, 2017
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