Leading Causes of Death for 75-Year-Olds (2021 CDC Data)
| Cause of Death | Total Deaths |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 19,529 |
| Cancer | 17,510 |
| COVID-19 | 10,024 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease | 4,254 |
| Diabetes | 2,725 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1,799 |
| Accidents (Incl. Overdoses) | 1,760 |
| Kidney Disease | 1,380 |
| Parkinson's Disease | 1,153 |
| Septicemia | 1,079 |
| Flu (Non-COVID) | 1,003 |
| Liver Disease (incl. Cirrhosis) | 816 |
| Pneumonitis Due To Solids & Liquids | 422 |
| Suicide | 371 |
| Nutritional Deficiency | 281 |
| Gallbladder Disorder | 126 |
| Anemias | 118 |
| Enterocolitis | 115 |
| Peptic Ulcer | 98 |
| Congenital Malformations | 63 |
| Viral Hepatitis | 61 |
| HIV | 28 |
| Homicide | 27 |
| Hernia | 25 |
According to the recent data from the CDC, heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for 75-year-olds, with 19,529 and 17,510 deaths respectively. What’s interesting is that COVID-19, which is a relatively new disease, has also made its way onto the list with 10,024 deaths. This is not surprising, given that the elderly are more susceptible to severe cases of the virus.
Chronic lower respiratory disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease are the next leading causes of death. Accidents, including overdoses, are also a significant cause of mortality at this age. Kidney disease, Parkinson’s disease, and septicemia also make it onto the list.
Interestingly, nutritional deficiency and gallbladder disorders are also cited as causes of death. These are usually considered less severe conditions, so it’s possible that they were more severe in these cases. It’s important to note that the data also includes congenital malformations, viral hepatitis, and HIV, which are not typically associated with this age group.
Overall, this data provides a comprehensive picture of the most prevalent causes of death for 75-year-olds. It’s clear that heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, and chronic lower respiratory disease are the most critical issues to address, as they cause the highest number of fatalities. However, there are also other causes of mortality that need to be examined, such as nutritional deficiencies and gallbladder issues, which may have underlying factors that need to be addressed.
Top Causes of Death for Age 75 Men
| Cause of Death | Total Deaths |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 11,283 |
| Cancer | 9,520 |
| COVID-19 | 5,864 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease | 2,139 |
| Diabetes | 1,548 |
| Accidents (Incl. Overdoses) | 1,079 |
| Parkinson's Disease | 770 |
| Kidney Disease | 740 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 649 |
| Flu (Non-COVID) | 548 |
| Septicemia | 544 |
| Liver Disease (incl. Cirrhosis) | 480 |
| Suicide | 305 |
| Pneumonitis Due To Solids & Liquids | 256 |
| Nutritional Deficiency | 137 |
| Gallbladder Disorder | 75 |
| Anemias | 59 |
| Peptic Ulcer | 51 |
| Enterocolitis | 47 |
| Viral Hepatitis | 35 |
| Congenital Malformations | 31 |
| HIV | 28 |
| Homicide | 27 |
| Hernia | 25 |
Looking at the data provided, it’s clear that heart disease is the leading cause of death for 75-year-old men, accounting for 11,283 fatalities. Cancer is the second most frequent cause of death for men of this age group with 9,520 deaths. COVID-19 is the third leading cause of death with 5,864 fatalities, which is consistent with the overall data analysis.
Chronic lower respiratory disease, diabetes, and accidents, including overdoses, also contribute to the leading causes of death for 75-year-old men. Parkinson’s disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease are also prevalent, which corresponds to the overall analysis.
There are some differences between the overall mortality data and the data for men only. For instance, Parkinson’s disease and kidney disease are more prevalent causes of death for men, whereas Alzheimer’s disease is more frequent in the overall data analysis. It is also notable that suicide and pneumonitis due to solids and liquids have a marginally higher frequency in men than in the overall mortality data.
Overall, the data analysis indicates that heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death, consistent with the broader analysis. Although some differences exist in the order of prominence, the causes of mortality remain similar, indicating that preventive measures need to be put in place to improve the health of men in this demographic.
Common Causes of Death for 75-Year-Old Women
| Cause of Death | Total Deaths |
|---|---|
| Heart Disease | 8,246 |
| Cancer | 7,990 |
| COVID-19 | 4,160 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease | 2,115 |
| Diabetes | 1,177 |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1,150 |
| Accidents (Incl. Overdoses) | 681 |
| Kidney Disease | 640 |
| Septicemia | 535 |
| Flu (Non-COVID) | 455 |
| Parkinson's Disease | 383 |
| Liver Disease (incl. Cirrhosis) | 336 |
| Pneumonitis Due To Solids & Liquids | 166 |
| Nutritional Deficiency | 144 |
| Enterocolitis | 68 |
| Suicide | 66 |
| Anemias | 59 |
| Gallbladder Disorder | 51 |
| Peptic Ulcer | 47 |
| Congenital Malformations | 32 |
| Viral Hepatitis | 26 |
Looking at the data for women only, heart disease and cancer continue to be the most common causes of death among 75-year-old women, with 8,246 and 7,990 deaths, respectively. COVID-19 is still present at 4,160 deaths, while chronic lower respiratory disease is also a leading cause with 2,115 fatalities. Alzheimer’s disease and accidents (including overdoses) are the next leading causes of death among this group.
Other notable causes of death in women include diabetes, kidney disease, and septicemia, all of which ranked higher than Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, and peptic ulcers in females compared to the overall ranking. Nutritional deficiency is also a cause of mortality in women, albeit with a relatively low number of deaths.
It’s interesting to note that the total number of deaths is generally lower for women across all causes of death. Additionally, while heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death for women, there’s a marked disparity between the two—they’re much more closely tied than in the overall data.
Overall, this data highlights that there are a few leading causes of death among 75-year-old women, such as heart disease, cancer, COVID-19, chronic lower respiratory disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Further analysis could reveal more insights into the specific risk factors for each condition that could help prioritize interventions to improve the health outcomes of this population.
