Leading causes of death among Hispanics in the U.S. 2020-2022

In 2022, heart disease was the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the United States, accounting for 17.3 percent of deaths, followed by cancer and accidents, which accounted for 17.1 and 10.4 percent of all deaths, respectively. COVID-19, cerebrovascular diseases, and diabetes were also among the top 10 leading causes of death among Hispanics in the United States. 

Cancer among Hispanics

Cancer (malignant neoplasms) is the second leading cause of death in the United States as of 2022. In 2021, there were 22,300 deaths among Hispanic males attributed to cancer, compared to 20,700 deaths among Hispanic females. The most common treatments for cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.

Hispanic healthcare

Access to health care and health insurance remains a problem for many Hispanics in the United States. In 2022, around 36 percent of Hispanic men reported having no personal doctor or health care provider. Furthermore, as of 2022, around 41 percent of children without health insurance were Hispanic.