leading causes of death in united states
Alcohol Facts and Statistics 1 In 2009, alcohol-related liver disease was the primary cause of almost 1 in 3 liver transplants in the United States. 2  31. 3  Drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, and breast. Report: Cancer will be No. 1 killer in U.S. In 16 years, cancer will become the leading cause of death in the United States, surpassing heart disease, according to a new report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The number of new cancer cases is expected to increase nearly 45% by 2030, from 1.6 million cases to 2.3 million cases annually. - Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths, and affecting significantly more men than women. Contents of this article: 1  Top 10 leading causes of death. 2  Top 10 leading causes of death in more detail. 3  Heart disease. 4  Cancer. 5  Chronic lower respiratory disease. 6  Accidents. 7  Stroke. 8  Alzheimer's disease.