About this data measure

• Premature avoidable deaths are deaths that are preventable through effective public health and primary prevention interventions. (Source: Commonwealth Fund)
• As of 2021, the national rate of premature avoidable deaths continues to increase, with Rhode Island following the same patter. However, Rhode Island death rates sit well below the national average.
• American Indian and/or Alaska Native population has the highest rates of premature avoidable deaths, followed by the black population.