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Mortality in the United States, 2021.
NCHS Data Brief
|January 4, 2023
Summary
This report details 2021 U.S. mortality data, including leading causes of death and life expectancy. Analysis compares 2021 and 2020 final data to reveal trends in U.S. deaths.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Understanding U.S. mortality patterns is crucial for public health.
- Annual mortality data provide insights into population health trends.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present final 2021 U.S. mortality data.
- To analyze mortality patterns by demographic and medical characteristics.
- To compare 2021 mortality data with 2020 data.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of final 2021 U.S. mortality data.
- Examination of deaths and death rates by sex, age, race, Hispanic origin, and cause of death.
- Comparison of 2021 and 2020 data for life expectancy, age-adjusted and age-specific death rates, leading causes of death, and infant mortality.
Main Results:
- Final 2021 mortality data presented.
- Analysis includes demographic and medical characteristics influencing U.S. deaths.
- Key metrics like life expectancy and leading causes of death compared between 2020 and 2021.
Conclusions:
- The report provides a comprehensive overview of 2021 U.S. mortality.
- Data highlight significant demographic and medical factors affecting death rates.
- Comparative analysis reveals shifts in mortality trends from 2020 to 2021.
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