What do young Americans aged 15 to 24 die of most often?
In the 12 months through June 2025, unintentional injuries (which include accidental overdoses and traffic crashes) were the leading cause of death for Americans aged 15 to 24, at 24.0 deaths per 100,000 people that age. Suicide (13.4) and homicide (10.0) came next. Deaths from disease are rare at this age. The numbers are provisional.
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| Cause of death | Deaths per 100,000 people aged 15 to 24 in a year |
|---|---|
| Unintentional injuries | 24 |
| Suicide | 13.4 |
| Homicide | 10 |
| Cancer | 3.1 |
| Heart disease | 1.9 |
| Diabetes | 0.6 |
| Influenza and pneumonia | 0.6 |
| Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 0.5 |
| Stroke | 0.4 |
| COVID-19 | 0.1 |