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Leading causes of death in Black and White Americans with Type 2 diabetes
| Black Americans, % | White Americans, % | |
|---|---|---|
| Ischaemic heart disease | 17.5 | 22.9 |
| Respiratory disorders | 16.7 | 21.9 |
| Cancer | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| Renal failure | 14.2 | 6.7 |
| Heart failure | 12.9 | 8.3 |
| Sepsis | 11 | 8.3 |
Percentages represent the percentage that died where this complication or comorbidity was an underlying or contributing cause.
