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(Military expenditure: in MER1 dollar terms) Rank Country Spending level($ billions) Share 2010 GDP (%) World share (%) 1. United States $698 4.8% 43… Read more
(Military expenditure: in MER1 dollar terms) Rank Country Spending level($ billions) Per capita ($) World share (%) 1. United States $547 $1,799 45% 2… Read more
In 2013, over 4 million acres were consumed by wildfires; although this number is large, it is well below the ten-year average of almost 7 million. Year Number of fires Acres consumed2013 45,601 4,157,0612012 56,088 9,176,5302011 67,058 8,518,0822010… Read more
Tornado, flood, fire, terror, emergency: find the top ten ways to prepare for disaster. Then compare your readiness with the rest of America. On hand emergency items Use Percent of U.S. householdsreporting readinessCar Reliable vehicle to transport family members, pets and supplies up to 50 miles away. 88… Read more
The following table lists the most popular baby names for boys and girls in the United States according to each state in 2012. State Girl's Name Boy's Name Alabama Emma William Alaska Emma… Read more
Deaths from heart disease and cancer combined accounted for 46% of U.S. deaths in 2013. Rank Causes of death All persons All causes 2,596,993 1. Heart disease… Read more
Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, Census 2000 Here is a look at the U.S. population, based on the 2000 U.S. Census. Figures are broken down by relationship, including spouses, children, and other family members. Find more population statistics classified by general demographic characteristics by clicking the links below… Read more
Profile of General Demographic Here is a look at the U.S. population, based on the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census. Population by Gender and Age | Hispanic Population | Population by Relationship | Household by Type | Household Occupancy | Owners vs. Renters Subject Number 2010 Percent Number 2000… Read more
Golden State Warriors are ranked 6th on the Top Grossing NBA Teams list Source: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez The following table lists the top grossing NBA teams in the United States for 2016, according to their value. Rank Name… Read more
1990, 2000, 2001, and 2008 This table details the number of children adopted in each state in the U.S., plus the total number of adoptions in the United States for select years. The state with the highest number of adoptions, as of 2008, was California, with 12,207 adoptions. The total number for the United States was… Read more
Safest Most dangerous Rank City Rank City Rank City Rank City 1. Brick, N.J. 14. Dover, N.J. 1. St. Louis, Mo. 14. Trenton, N.J. 2… Read more
The U.S. Postal Service reported that 5,581 postal workers were victims of dog bites in fiscal year 2013. Dog bites to postal employees peaked during the mid-1980s when more than 7,000 letter carriers were attacked annually. Through aggressive employee training and public education programs that statistic has dropped over the years.
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State Girl's Name Boy's Name Alaska Emma James Alabama Madison William Arkansas Madison William Arizona Mia Angel California Emily… Read more
State Girl's Name Boy's Name Alaska Madison Ethan Alabama Madison William Arkansas Emily Ethan Arizona Emily Angel California Emily Daniel… Read more
According to the 2013-2014 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 68% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 82.5 million homes. Pet-owning households, 2011 Total number of pets, 2011 Pet-owning households, 2013 Total number of pets… Read more
The following table features characteristics of the U.S. population age 65 and over, including sex, race, marital status, educational attainment, and employment status. Characteristic Total Male Female 1980 1990 2000… Read more
Rank
Cause of Death
Deaths in 1980
Deaths in 2015
1
Heart diseases
761,085
633,842
2
Malignant neoplasms (cancers)
416,509
595,930
3
Chronic lower respiratory diseases
56,050
155,041
4
Unintentional injuries
105,718
146,571
5
Cerebrovascular diseases
170,225
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The age-adjusted death rate declined for 5 of the 15 leading causes of death from 2010 to 2011. Deaths from diseases of the heart and cancer combined accounted for 47% of U.S. deaths in 2011. Rank Causes of death All persons All… Read more
In 2010, as in previous years, accidents were the leading cause of death for those under 34 years, while in older age groups, chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease were the leading causes. The top two—heart disease and cancer—are exactly the same. However, the age-adjusted… Read more
Leading causes of death differ somewhat by age, sex, and race. In 2006, as in previous years, accidents were the leading cause of death for those under 34 years, while in older age groups, chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease were the leading causes. The top two causes… Read more
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