What’s Really Killing People in Louisiana?

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — If you're from here you know how dangerous Louisiana can be, there is alligators around every corner and plenty of poisonous snakes. Which got me thinking, I wonder what the top 5 things that can kill you in Louisiana are? But even in a place as wild as Louisiana, there are dangers that we all need to lookout for. These dangers aren’t always in swamps or hurricanes rolling in from the Gulf. The things most likely to kill us are often much quieter, hiding in plain sight.

Every year, thousands of people in Louisiana lose their lives to the same handful of causes. These aren’t rare or mysterious. They are common health problems or accidents that can happen to anyone. Some of them are connected to how we live, what we eat, or even simple bad luck. The important part is knowing what they are and how serious they can be.

According to USAFacts, a site that keeps track of health numbers and statistics, the same five causes have been at the top of the list for Louisiana for years. If you’re wondering what they are, here’s the breakdown:

Top 5 Killers in Louisiana

1. Heart Disease
This is the number one cause of death in Louisiana. It affects almost one in four people who pass away each year.

2. Cancer
Coming in second, cancer is responsible for nearly one in five deaths in the state.

3. Accidents
Car Crashes, falls, or other unplanned events, are the third leading cause. Hold my Beer and Watch this doesn't always end the way you want it to.

4. Cerebrovascular Diseases (Strokes)
Strokes and other brain-related blood problems come in fourth place.

5. COVID-19
Even though it’s not as deadly as it was in 2020 (thank goodness), COVID-19 still ranks fifth on the list.

These are the top five killers in Louisiana. Which to be honest surprise me. They might not be as exciting as an alligator attack, but this list is more common. Knowing the risks can help us take steps to live longer here in the Bayou State.