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New Vital Signs Report - African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older

The death rate for African-Americans (blacks) declined 25 percent from 1999 to 2015, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report released today.

The death rate for African-Americans (blacks) declined 25 percent from 1999 to 2015, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report released today.

The death rate for African Americans dropped 25% from 1999-2015, but they are still more likely to die at a young age than white Americans.

The death rate for African Americans dropped 25% from 1999-2015, but they are still more likely to die at a young age than white Americans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines a plan to ensure a continuous yellow fever vaccine supply in the United States following the anticipated depletion of the U.S.-licensed YF-VAX® yellow fever vaccine in mid-2017,

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines a plan to ensure a continuous yellow fever vaccine supply in the United States following the anticipated depletion of the U.S.-licensed YF-VAX® yellow fever vaccine in mid-2017,

Death rates for African-Americans have declined about 25 percent over 17 years, primarily for those ages 65 years and older.

Death rates for African-Americans have declined about 25 percent over 17 years, primarily for those ages 65 years and older.

CDC releases NEW, interactive U.S. Cancer Statistics data displays that improve the access to and look of the official federal cancer statistics.