Leading causes of death among American Indians or Alaska Natives 2020
In 2020, the third most significant cause of death among American Indians or Native Alaskans was cancer - which contributed to 12.4 percent of deaths. That year 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 in 2020.