COVID-19 Drops to 10th Leading Cause of Death in US for 2023

CDC data shows significant decline in COVID-19 fatalities and overall death rates across all age groups and demographics.

COVID-19 deaths fell by 69% from 2022, with around 76,000 fatalities in 2023.
The overall US death rate dropped by 6%, with nearly 3.1 million deaths recorded last year.
Heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries remained the top three causes of death.
Death rates decreased for all racial and ethnic groups, though disparities persist.
Provisional data indicates a continued threat from COVID-19, especially for older adults and those with underlying conditions.