Heart disease, cancer remain leading causes of death in North Dakota

Heart disease, cancer remain leading causes of death in North Dakota

DICKINSON — Heart disease, cancer and chronic respiratory illnesses continue to rank among the leading causes of death in North Dakota, reflecting a broader trend seen across the United States but shaped by the state’s rural landscape and care access challenges. According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the state, followed by cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease.…