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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present final 2018 mortality data for the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.
    • To analyze these causes by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.
    • To detail leading causes of infant, neonatal, and postneonatal death.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of death certificate data from all 50 states and D.C. for 2018.
    • Causes of death classified using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10).
    • Ranking based on the underlying cause of death and demographic standards.

    Main Results:

    • The 10 leading causes accounted for 73.8% of all U.S. deaths in 2018.
    • Top causes included heart disease, malignant neoplasms, and accidents.
    • Rankings varied significantly across different age groups, sexes, races, and Hispanic origins.

    Conclusions:

    • Mortality patterns in the U.S. show distinct differences based on demographic factors.
    • Specific leading causes of infant death were identified, with variations between neonatal and postneonatal periods.