The leading causes of death by sex and ethnicity in New York City in since 2007. Cause of death is derived from the NYC death certificate which is issued for every death that occurs in New York City.

Report last ran: 09/24/2019
Rates based on small numbers (RSE > 30) as well as aggregate counts less than 5 have been suppressed in downloaded data
Source: Bureau of Vital Statistics and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Individuals buried on Hart Island with date and place of death when available.
Identities of fetal remains have been redacted to protect the personal privacy of family members. Any family member seeking to locate the burial site of fetal remains should call (718) 546-0911.