COVID-19 drops to 10th leading cause of death as U.S. mortality rates fall in 2023

Mortality from COVID-19 is now the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S., according to recent provisional data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Overall, death rates are highest among African American or non-Hispanic Black individuals. In 2023, the U.S. saw a decrease in its mortality rate by 6.1% from the previous year. These early estimates provide valuable insights for public health policies and interventions.