Band 7+: The graph shows the most common causes of death in middle-aged Caucasian males in the United States from 2000 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph illustrates some obvious reasons for the demise of middle-aged Caucasian males living in the United States from the year 2000 to 2015.

Overall, the number of deaths caused by poisoning increased drastically, whereas the number of deaths due to lung cancer decreased moderately. In addition to that, lung cancer and chronic liver diseases were also growing causes behind the males’ deaths. However, fewer people died from diabetes throughout the given timeframe.

In 2000, the highest number of people died from lung cancer, followed by suicides and chronic liver diseases, accounting for approximately 32, 17, and 15 deaths per 100,000 people, respectively. Conversely, the least number of males died from poisoning, just under 3 deaths per 100,000 people.

However, after 2000, all figures started fluctuating, mainly poisoning. It rose continuously, surpassing all other causes and becoming the top cause for the demise of these people, reaching about 30 deaths per 100,000 people at the end of 2015. Similarly, both chronic liver diseases and suicides crossed the mark of 20 deaths per 100,000 people in 2015. However, the number of deaths due to lung cancer decreased gradually, while deaths from diabetes remained stable throughout the surveyed period.