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Premature Death Racial Disparity
Premature Death Racial Disparity in United States
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United States Value:

1.6

Ratio of the premature death rate of the racial/ethnic group with the highest rate (varies by state) to the non-Hispanic white rate

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Premature Death Racial Disparity by State

Ratio of the premature death rate of the racial/ethnic group with the highest rate (varies by state) to the non-Hispanic white rate




Premature Death Racial Disparity Trends

Ratio of the premature death rate of the racial/ethnic group with the highest rate (varies by state) to the non-Hispanic white rate

Trend: Premature Death Racial Disparity in United States, 2022 Annual Report

Ratio of the premature death rate of the racial/ethnic group with the highest rate (varies by state) to the non-Hispanic white rate

United States
Source:

 CDC WONDER, Multiple Cause of Death Files

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Premature Death Racial Disparity

Trend: Premature Death Racial Disparity in United States, 2022 Annual Report

Ratio of the premature death rate of the racial/ethnic group with the highest rate (varies by state) to the non-Hispanic white rate

United States
Source:

 CDC WONDER, Multiple Cause of Death Files


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