Texas’ top 10 health risks revealed
New data from Compare the Market reveals the leading causes of death across all 50 states, ranked by deaths per 100,000 residents, highlighting geographic divides in Americans’ health risks.
Using the latest mortality data, the study ranks the top 10 causes of death in Texas.
- Heart and vascular diseases cause 715.03 deaths per 100,000
- Accidental deaths exceed 184.18 per 100,000 residents
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Texas
Leading causes of death in Texas per 100,000 residents
Note: Causes of death are presented in grouped categories based on ICD-10 codes. For example, “Heart and Vascular Diseases (I00–I99)” combines all heart and circulatory system conditions, while “Neoplasms (C00–D48)” includes all cancers. This grouping allows for a clear, high-level view of the leading causes of death across states.
| Cause | Deaths Per 100K |
| Heart and Vascular Diseases (I00-I99) | 715.03 |
| Neoplasms (Including Cancer) (C00-D48) | 288.89 |
| Accidents and Injuries (including Homicide) (V01-Y98) | 184.18 |
| Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) | 99.07 |
| Neurological Diseases (G00-G99) | 40.36 |
| Metabolic Diseases (Including Diabetes) (E00-E90) | 35.49 |
| Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K93) | 34.15 |
| Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) | 28.99 |
| Infectious disease (not otherwise categorised) (A00-B99) | 28.16 |
| Covid-19 Related disease (U07-U12) | 9.99 |
Leading causes of death in America (Deaths per 100,000 residents)
| Cause | Deaths Per 100K |
| Heart and Vascular Diseases (I00-I99) | 920.07 |
| Neoplasms (Including Cancer) (C00-D48) | 373.07 |
| Accidents and Injuries (including Homicide) (V01-Y98) | 237.18 |
| Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) | 132.48 |
| Neurological Diseases (G00-G99) | 44.44 |
| Metabolic Diseases (Including Diabetes) (E00-E90) | 40.36 |
| Infectious disease (not otherwise categorised) (A00-B99) | 35.28 |
| Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K93) | 33.25 |
| Diseases of the genitourinary system (N00-N99) | 32.20 |
| Covid-19 Related disease (U07.1-U12) | 14.34 |
Steven Spicer, Executive General Manager of Health, Life and Energy at Compare the Market, said preventative lifestyle changes can help reduce risk.
“With heart and vascular disease accounting for such a significant share of U.S. mortality, focusing on cardiovascular health should be a national priority.
“Regular exercise, improved diet, routine health screenings and managing underlying conditions such as diabetes can significantly reduce long-term risk.
“Reviewing health coverage regularly can also help ensure individuals are financially protected if serious illness occurs.”
The blog can be found onsite: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/health-insurance/features/leading-causes-of-death/