Table I.
Death from job-related illnesses among U.S. law enforcement officers, NLEOMF, 1997–2018
| Cause of job-related illness death | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Circulatory | 340 | 52.6 |
| Cancer | 228 | 35.3 |
| Other causes | ||
| Hepatitis C | 6 | 0.9 |
| Accidental drug overdose | 1 | 0.2 |
| Allergic reaction | 2 | 0.3 |
| Chemical injuries | 1 | 0.2 |
| Complication of sleep apnea | 1 | 0.2 |
| Complications after surgery | 5 | 0.8 |
| Complications from injury | 5 | 0.8 |
| Died 3 months after Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts | 1 | 0.2 |
| Died in sleep following a fall and high blood pressure | 1 | 0.2 |
| Fall | 1 | 0.2 |
| Gunshot wound | 1 | 0.2 |
| Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome | 1 | 0.2 |
| Hyperthermia | 7 | 1.1 |
| Hyponatremia (water intoxication) | 1 | 0.2 |
| Ill during training | 1 | 0.2 |
| Infection | 4 | 0.6 |
| Injuries | 15 | 2.3 |
| Injuries during arrest, followed by heart surgery | 1 | 0.2 |
| Kidney failure due to hyperthermia | 1 | 0.2 |
| Kidney failure due to septic shock | 1 | 0.2 |
| Multi-organ failure | 2 | 0.3 |
| Poisonous bite | 1 | 0.2 |
| Respiratory | 9 | 1.4 |
| Seizure | 1 | 0.2 |
| Smoke inhalation and/or toxic fumes | 6 | 0.9 |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.3 |
| Total | 646 | 100 |