Which of the following is NOT among the five leading causes of death in the United States today?

Which of the following is NOT among the five leading causes of death in the United States today?

• A. Stroke
• B. Diabetes
• C. Heart disease
• D. Cancer

Answer: (B)

This question tests knowledge of the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent data, the top five killers are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. Diabetes is not in that top five, even though it is a major health issue and raises risk for other fatal conditions. So the choice that identifies diabetes as not among the five leading causes is the correct one. Note that in some years rankings can shift slightly with outbreaks or new data, but diabetes generally remains outside the top five.

This question tests knowledge of the leading causes of death in the United States. Based on recent data, the top five killers are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, and unintentional injuries. Diabetes is not in that top five, even though it is a major health issue and raises risk for other fatal conditions. So the choice that identifies diabetes as not among the five leading causes is the correct one. Note that in some years rankings can shift slightly with outbreaks or new data, but diabetes generally remains outside the top five.