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What’s killing us the most in Florida? This interactive chart shows you the deadly data

By Miami Herald Staff
As of December 2021, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Florida, 152 deaths per 100,000. 
As of December 2021, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Florida, 152 deaths per 100,000.  Miami Herald File

Is it cancer? Is it COVID?

What’s killing us the most in Florida?

As of December 2021, heart disease was the leading cause of death in Florida, 152 deaths per 100,000, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But what about all the other killers?

Here’s a breakdown — just click the drop-down to customize the cause:

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