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.