Disease

Number of Deaths

Rate (Deaths per 100,000)

Diseases of heart

908

201.4

Malignant neoplasms (Cancer)

901

199.9

All other diseases (Residual)

537

119.1

Cerebrovascular diseases (Stroke)

201

44.6

Unintentional injuries

171

37.9

 

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