![]() Homicide of all sorts however is a leading cause of death for Americans in the prime of life, at ages where it’s more unusual to die from disease. Deaths totaled more than 2 million that year. But that’s because everyone eventually dies from something, and most often its diseases of old age.įor all age groups, the top five killers are heart disease (633,842), cancer (595,930), lower respiratory disease (155,041) - which includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and in some cases asthma - unintentional injury (146,571) and stroke (140,323). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention help frame the issue.Īccording to the most recent figures from 2015 on the leading causes of death in America, homicide of all sorts isn’t among the top 10 for all age groups. With all the talk about stricter firearm regulations in the wake of this month’s shooting massacre at a Florida high school, how deadly is gun violence in America? Data from the U.S. ![]() Guns and deaths in America: The numbers Close Menu ![]()
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