Researchers have discovered that “distinctive” causes of death vary widely from state to state. (A “distinctive” cause is more prevalent in that state than for the nation as a whole.) This study implies you’re at particular risk of the following causes of death if you live in the following states:
Flu and respiratory infections: Upper midwest and plains states plus Maine (no surprise here)
Inflammatory diseases of female pelvic organs: New York (see possible explanation here)
Nutritional deficiencies: Georgia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Vermont
Acute ischemic heart diseases: Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia
Gunshot wounds: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee
Getting shot by police: Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico
Meningococcal infection: Missouri, Washington
Transportation accidents: Alaska, Idaho
Prostate disease: California
Kidney failure: Illinois
Tuberculosis: Texas
Syphilis: Louisiana
HIV: Florida
