The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released the top causes of death in Illinois with some interesting statistics.

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As we start a new year and look at ways to improve our health and lives you might want to take in the leading cause of death in Illinois. Here's a hint, it's completely avoidable.

#10 Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis

According to the CDC, Chronic Liver Disease is the 10th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 1,776 people died from Chronic Liver Disease.

#9 Kidney Disease

According to the CDC, Kidney Disease is the 9th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 2,648 people died from Kidney Disease.

#8 Diabetes

According to the CDC, Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 3,387 people died from Diabetes.

#7 Alzheimer's Disease

According to the CDC, Alzheimer's Disease is the 7th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 4,025 people died from Alzheimer's.

#6 Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases

According to the CDC, Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases is the 6th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 4,931 people died from Alzheimer's.

#5 Stroke

According to the CDC, Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 6,766 people died from having a Stroke.

#4 Accidents

According to the CDC, Accidents are the 4th leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 7,664 people died from getting into an accident.

#3 COVID-19

According to the CDC, COVID-19 is the 3rd leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 11,298 people died from getting into an accident.

#2 Cancer

According to the CDC, Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 23,609 people died from Cancer.

#1 Heart Disease

According to the CDC, Heart Disease is the number one leading cause of death in Illinois. In 2021 26,291 people died from Cancer.

The Number One Cause of Death in Illinois Has Been Revealed