Leading causes of death among Hispanics in the U.S. 2019

In 2019, cancer was the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States, accounting for 20.3 percent of deaths, followed by diseases of the heart which accounted for 19.7 percent of all deaths. Accidents, cerebrovascular diseases, and diabetes were also among the top 5 leading causes of death among Hispanics in the United States.

Cancer among Hispanics

Cancer (malignant neoplasms) is the second leading cause of death in the United States as of 2019. In 2018, there were 22,300 deaths among Hispanic males attributed to cancer, compared to 20,400 deaths among Hispanic females. From 2014 to 2018, there were 132 deaths per 100,000 Hispanics due to cancer. The most common treatments for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Hispanic healthcare

Access to health care and health insurance remains a problem for many Hispanics in the United States. From 2016 to 2018, 45 percent of Hispanic men reported having no personal doctor or health care provider. Furthermore, as of 2019, 42 percent of children without health insurance were Hispanic.