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flag U.S. death rate dropped to lowest since 2020, driven by fewer COVID-19 and overdose deaths.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries remained the top three causes. flag Death rates fell across most racial, ethnic, and age groups, except infants under one. flag Experts attribute the decline to reduced COVID-19 impact and potential lifestyle improvements, though access to care and chronic conditions persist as challenges.

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