Mortality Key Facts • "There were 6,860 deaths to Delaware residents in 2002 (See Table F-1)." • "The three leading causes of death in Delaware for the period of 1999-2002 continue to be Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke (See Table F-7)." • "From 1999-2002, accidents were the number one cause of death for persons 1-44 years of age, and were responsible for 47% of all deaths for persons 1-24 years of age (See Table F-11)." • "Life expectancy for babies born in 2002 varied by race-sex group: white males - 75.4, white females - 80.1, black males - 69.5, and black females - 77.9 (see Table F-27)." Printed copies of the graph and charts can by obtained by contacting: Delaware Division of Public Health Delaware Health Statistics Center PO Box 637 Dover, Delaware 19903 (302) 744-4541