Disease

Number of Deaths

Rate (Deaths per 100,000)

Malignant neoplasms (Cancer)

592

204.5

Diseases of heart

524

181.0

All other diseases (Residual)

338

116.8

Chronic lower respiratory diseases (CLRD)

124

42.8

Unintentional injuries

117

40.4

 

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