Leading Causes of Death for 58-Year-Olds

Leading Causes of Death for 58-Year-Olds (2021 CDC Data)

Based on the 2021 CDC data, heart disease is the number one leading cause of death for 58-year-olds, with a total of 9,869 deaths. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, with a total of 9,033 deaths. COVID-19 ranks third, with 6,713 deaths among 58-year-olds.

Accidents, which include overdoses, are the fourth leading cause of death among 58-year-olds, with a total of 3,577 deaths. This is followed by liver disease, including cirrhosis, which caused 1,802 deaths among 58-year-olds.

Diabetes caused 1,665 deaths among 58-year-olds, while chronic lower respiratory disease caused 1,426 deaths. Suicide caused 841 deaths among this age group, while septicemia caused 573 deaths. Kidney disease caused 562 deaths among 58-year-olds.

Other causes of death among 58-year-olds include flu (non-COVID), homicide, HIV, pneumonitis due to solids and liquids, viral hepatitis, congenital malformations, Alzheimer’s disease, nutritional deficiency, peptic ulcer, anemias, and Parkinson’s disease.

Overall, the data shows that heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death among 58-year-olds. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mortality rates among this age group, with the disease ranking as the third leading cause of death. Efforts should be made to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative measures to reduce the risk of these and other causes of mortality.

Top Causes of Death for Age 58 Men

The 2021 CDC data for mortality rates among 58-year-old men shows that heart disease is the most prominent cause of death, with 6,779 total deaths. Cancer follows closely with 4,862 deaths, while COVID-19 caused 4,125 deaths.

Accidents, which include overdoses, caused 2,551 deaths, making it the fourth most common cause of death among 58-year-old men. Liver disease, including cirrhosis, caused 1,195 deaths, diabetes caused 1,090 deaths, and chronic lower respiratory disease caused 670 deaths, ranking as the third, sixth, and seventh most common causes, respectively.

Suicide caused 639 deaths among 58-year-old men, while septicemia and kidney disease caused 307 and 319 deaths, respectively. Flu (non-COVID) caused 257 deaths among this age group. Homicide caused 160 deaths, while HIV caused 142 deaths.

Other causes of death among 58-year-old men include pneumonitis due to solids and liquids, viral hepatitis, congenital malformations, Alzheimer’s disease, nutritional deficiency, peptic ulcer, anemias, and Parkinson’s disease.

Overall, the data indicates that heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, accidents, liver disease, and diabetes are the most common causes of death among 58-year-old men.

Common Causes of Death for 58-Year-Old Women

Looking at the mortality data for 58-year-old women, cancer is the leading cause of death, accounting for 4,171 total deaths. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death among women in this age group, responsible for 3,090 deaths. COVID-19 has emerged as the third leading cause of death, with 2,588 deaths among 58-year-old women.

Other leading causes of death among women include accidents (including overdoses), which contributed to 1,026 deaths, and chronic lower respiratory disease, which caused 756 deaths. Liver disease (including cirrhosis) was responsible for 607 deaths, while diabetes caused 575 deaths among 58-year-old women.

Septicemia caused 266 deaths, and kidney disease caused 243 deaths. Suicide was responsible for 202 deaths among women in this age group. Flu (non-COVID) was responsible for 135 deaths. Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids caused 71 deaths, while Alzheimer’s disease caused 63 deaths. Congenital malformations caused 62 deaths, while viral hepatitis and homicide each contributed to 48 and 41 deaths, respectively. Nutritional deficiency caused 39 deaths, followed by peptic ulcer with 32 deaths, and anemias with 26 deaths.

Overall, the data suggests that cancer, heart disease, COVID-19, accidents, and chronic lower respiratory disease are the major causes of death among 58-year-old women. Efforts should be made to promote healthy lifestyles and preventative measures to reduce the risk of these and other related causes of mortality.