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U.S. death rate dropped to lowest since 2020, driven by fewer COVID-19 and overdose deaths.
The U.S. death rate fell 3.8% in 2024 to 722 deaths per 100,000 people, the lowest since 2020, with overall deaths dropping to 3.07 million.
COVID-19 exited the top 10 causes of death for the first time since 2020, replaced by suicide, while drug overdose deaths declined nearly 27%, the largest drop in five years.
Heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries remained the top three causes.
Death rates fell across most racial, ethnic, and age groups, except infants under one.
Experts attribute the decline to reduced COVID-19 impact and potential lifestyle improvements, though access to care and chronic conditions persist as challenges.
La tasa de mortalidad en los Estados Unidos cayó a la más baja desde 2020, impulsada por menos muertes por COVID-19 y sobredosis.