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Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It is the fifth-leading cause of death among those age 65 and older and a leading cause of disability and poor health. As the population of the United States ages, Alzheimer's is becoming a more common cause of death.
By age group[edit] Leading causes of death in the United States by age group. Leading causes of death in the United States, as percentage of deaths in each age group. Perinatal mortality (<1yrs of age) seldom falls in any of these causes. Death by age group as rate compared to the age group with highest rate.