Imagine if America’s health crises had their own awards show—heart disease would be the Meryl Streep of mortality, always snagging the top spot. But then came COVID-19, the flashy newcomer who hogged the limelight for a few seasons before settling for a smaller role. And let’s not forget the surprise cameos by liver disease and unintentional injuries, who showed up uninvited but made themselves right at home. Grab your popcorn (low-sodium, of course) and see who’s who in the death charts of the last five years.

US Top Ten Leading Causes of Death Revealed