Influenza Related Deaths in the United States is the Number Eight Leading Cause of Death for Americans

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Major Causes of Death Reported by the Medical Examiner in the United States

The statistics below is a brief accumulation of the current causes of death (death rate) for  the American public. The data implies that the major causes of death in the United States is following a typical pattern from the previous decade 2000-2010. Currently at the end of this decade, 2010-2020 the factors have not changed. In addition the expectation of a large discrepancy or decline in either of the main factors has not transpired. 

The primarily causes of death for the American population continue to be heart disease and cancer. Both coming in as the top two causes of death for humans in the United States. 

Heart disease is the number one cause of death at 655,381. Cancer is the number two cause of death at 599,274. The area of focus currently is respiratory infections such as influenza. Deaths associated to respiratory infections related to influenza/H1N1/pneumonia are listed as the 8th leading contributor. Chronic lower respiratory disease is listed as the 4th leading cause of death at 159,486. This is clearly where the discrepancy appears.  

Official statistics listed: Data for the United States

Mortality rate: 867.8 deaths per 100,000 (population percentage)

Number of deaths: 2,839,205

Life expectancy: 78.7 years

Infant Mortality rate: 5.66 deaths per 1,000 live births (1st world Index)

1. Heart disease: 655,381

2. Cancer: 599,274

3. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 167,127

4. Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases: 159,486

5. Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases/nervous): 147,810

6. Alzheimer’s Disease (nervous condition): 122,019

7. Diabetes (condition) : 84,946

8. Influenza and Pneumonia (respiratory) : 59,120

9. Nephritis, Nephrotic syndrome, and Nephrosis: 51,386

10. Suicide: 48,344

It is unclear where the current statistics regarding respiratory disease related deaths being attributed to COVID are originating from. The analysis of the statistics regarding respiratory disease related deaths being attributed to COVID is vague.

Previous health conditions (heart disease, stroke, cancer),  underlying medical ailments (diabetes, previous respiratory infections, surgical procedures, etc.), as well as lifestyle decisions (smoking, obesity) can all contribute to an individuals demise.