What is the most common disease in New York?


What is the most common disease in New York? Six out of every 10 deaths in New York State are caused by chronic diseases. Heart disease and cancer account for over half of all deaths in New York State. Although common and costly, many chronic diseases are also preventable.


What disease kills the fastest?

  • The world's fastest killer is ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16% of the world's total deaths.
  • Cerebrovascular diseases such as stroke are also extremely fatal within minutes of their onset.