https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db328.htmKey findings
Data from the National Vital Statistics System
Life expectancy for the U.S. population declined to 78.6 years in 2017.
The age-adjusted death rate increased by 0.4% from 728.8 deaths per 100,000 standard population in 2016 to 731.9 in 2017.
Age-specific death rates increased from 2016 to 2017 for age groups 25–34, 35–44, and 85 and over, and decreased for the age group 45–54.
The 10 leading causes of death in 2017 remained the same as in 2016.
The infant mortality rate of 579.3 infant deaths per 100,000 live births in 2017 was not significantly different from the 2016 rate.
The 10 leading causes of infant death in 2017 remained the same as in 2016 although
4 causes changed ranks.
So for those that want their pecans shelled, suicide and overdose are the primary drivers, same as last year, but with more oomph.
here's their breakout of suicide
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db330.htm
here's their breakout of overdose
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db329.htm