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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