Leading cause of death, based on age…
Birth to age 12 months: Birth defect
Age 1 to 44: Unintentional injury
Age 45 to 64: Cancer
Age 65 and up: Heart disease
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007 data
Birth to age 12 months: Birth defect
Age 1 to 44: Unintentional injury
Age 45 to 64: Cancer
Age 65 and up: Heart disease
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007 data
