What was the cause of death in Travis County?

On Sunday, the Travis County medical examiner's office performed autopsies and said both Limoge and Rivers died from multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of the deaths was listed as homicide.

What are the top 10 causes of death in Harris County?

Influenza & Pneumonia Figure 110 shows the top 10 causes of death in Harris County, using age-adjusted rates to compensate for age differences in the population. Two of these, heart disease and cancer, have the highest rates of death, by far. Both heart disease and cancer also have many risk factors that are attributed to health behaviors.

What is the leading cause of death in the county?

Although coronary heart disease was the leading cause of death, accounting for 18% of all deaths in the county in 2017, mortality associated with it decreased by 29% from 2008 to 2017. Mortality from lung cancer and chronic obstructive lung disease, both associated with smoking, decreased by 27% and 15%, respectively, during the 10-year period.

How common are traffic accidents in Travis County?

In Travis County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.