Leading causes of death among American Indians or Alaska Natives 2020-2022
In 2022, the most significant cause of death among American Indians or Native Alaskans was heart disease- which contributed to 15.9 percent of deaths. In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 was the leading cause of death among American Indians or Alaska Natives. The statistic shows the distribution of the 10 leading causes of death among American Indians or Alaska Natives in the United States from 2020 to 2022.