Disease

Number of Deaths

Rate (Deaths per 100,000)

Diseases of heart

684

248.9

Malignant neoplasms (Cancer)

570

207.4

All other diseases (Residual)

325

118.3

Chronic lower respiratory diseases (CLRD)

133

48.4

Unintentional injuries

132

48.0


 

 

 

 

Source: Center for Health Statistics, New Jersey Department of Health