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Death in the United States, 2011
1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Vital Statistics, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA.
NCHS Data Brief
|June 8, 2013
Summary
The age-adjusted death rate in the U.S. reached a record low in 2011, continuing a long-term downward trend in mortality. However, disparities persist, with higher death rates observed in non-Hispanic black and white populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Demography
Background:
- The United States has experienced a general decline in death rates since 1935.
- Specific declines for the Hispanic population have been noted since the late 1990s.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the age-adjusted death rate for the United States in 2011.
- To analyze trends in mortality rates across different racial groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized preliminary mortality data for 2011.
- Incorporated final mortality data from 2000-2010 for trend analysis.
Main Results:
- The age-adjusted death rate in 2011 was 740.6 per 100,000 population, a record low.
- This rate represented a 0.9% decrease from 2010.
- The highest mortality rates were observed in the non-Hispanic black (903.9) and non-Hispanic white (753.9) populations.
Conclusions:
- Mortality data for 2011 indicate a continuation of the long-term declining trend in death rates.
- Persistent disparities in death rates among racial groups warrant further investigation.
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