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Deaths: final data for 2003.

Donna L Hoyert1, Melonie P Heron, Sherry L Murphy

  • 1U.S. Department OF Health AND Human Services National Center for Health Statistics, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA.

National Vital Statistics Reports : From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System
|May 13, 2006
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In 2003, U.S. life expectancy reached a record high of 77.5 years, while the age-adjusted death rate hit a historic low. Infant mortality also saw a significant decrease, continuing a long-term downward trend.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics
  • Demography

Background:

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) compiles national vital statistics.
  • Mortality data provides crucial insights into population health trends and public health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present final 2003 data on U.S. mortality, including death rates, life expectancy, and infant/maternal mortality.
  • To analyze mortality trends by various demographic and cause-of-death characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive tabulation of information from U.S. death certificates.
  • Data compiled into a national database via the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program.
  • Causes of death classified using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).

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Main Results:

  • Total U.S. deaths in 2003: 2,448,288.
  • Age-adjusted death rate: 832.7 per 100,000 (1.5% decrease from 2002, a record low).
  • Life expectancy at birth: 77.5 years (0.2-year increase, a record high).
  • Infant mortality rate: 6.85 per 1,000 births (significant decrease).
  • Leading causes: Heart disease and cancer remained first and second; Parkinson's disease entered the top 15.

Conclusions:

  • 2003 U.S. mortality patterns aligned with long-term trends.
  • Record high life expectancy and record low age-adjusted death rate observed.
  • Significant decrease in infant mortality rate, continuing a sustained decline.