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CDC: Homicide drops off top 15 causes of death in U.S.
August 13, 2026
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CDC: Homicide drops off top 15 causes of death in U.S.
For the first time in 45 years, homicide is no longer among the 15 leading causes of death in the United States, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.