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Cause of Resident Deaths: Number and Rate
Ohio County, 1989 - 1998

ICDA 9
Code
Number

Cause of Death
Number
of
Deaths

Rate
001-999 Total Deaths, All Causes 6,642 13.3
001-136 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 107 21.4
001-009    Intestinal Infectious Diseases 2 0.4
008       Due to Other Organisms 1 0.2
009       Ill-defined 1 0.2
010-018    Tuberculosis 2 0.4
011       Pulmonary 2 0.4
030-041    Other Bacterial Diseases 73 14.6
031       Diseases Due to Other Mycobacteria 1 0.2
038       Septicemia 72 14.4
042-044    Human Immunodeficiency Virus 20 4.0
042       Infection with Specified Conditions 17 3.4
043       Infection Causing Other Specified Conditions 2 0.4
044       Other Infection 1 0.2
050-057    Viral Diseases Accompanied by Exanthem 1 0.2
054       Herpes Simplex 1 0.2
070-079    Other Diseases Due to Viruses and Chlamydiae 2 0.4
070       Viral Hepatitis 1 0.2
078       Other 1 0.2
110-118    Mycoses 4 0.8
112       Candidiasis 4 0.8
130-136    Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 3 0.6
136       Other and Unspecified Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 3 0.6
137-139 Late Effects of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 2 0.4
137    Of Tuberculosis 1 0.2
138    Of Acute Poliomyelitis 1 0.2
140-239 Neoplasms 1,623 324.6
140-208    Malignant Neoplasms 1,600 320.0
140-149       Malignant Neoplasm of Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 21 4.2
141          Tongue 3 0.6
145          Other and Unspecified Parts of Mouth 6 1.2
146          Oropharynx 2 0.4
147          Nasopharynx 1 0.2
148          Hypopharynx 1 0.2
149          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 8 1.6
150-159       Malignant Neoplasm of Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 386 77.2
150          Esophagus 28 5.6
151          Stomach 32 6.4
152          Small Intestine, Including Duodenum 3 0.6
153          Colon 167 33.4
154          Rectum, Rectosigmoid Junction, and Anus 38 7.6
155          Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Ducts 32 6.4
156          Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts 13 2.6
157          Pancreas 62 12.4
158          Retroperitoneum and Peritoneum 3 0.6
159          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 8 1.6
160-165       Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Intrathoracic Organs 456 91.2
160          Nasal Cavities, Middle Ear, and Accessory Sinuses 1 0.2
161          Larynx 18 3.6
162          Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung 437 87.4
170-175       Malignant Neoplasm of Bone, Connective Tissue, Skin, and Breast 169 33.8
171          Connective and Other Soft Tissue 10 2.0
172          Melanoma of Skin 12 2.4
173          Other Malignant Neoplasm of Skin 10 2.0
174          Female Breast 136 27.2
175          Male Breast 1 0.2
179-189       Malignant Neoplasm of Genitourinary Organs 257 51.4
179          Uterus, Part Unspecified 10 2.0
180          Cervix Uteri 12 2.4
182          Body of Uterus 14 2.8
183          Ovary and Other Uterine Adnexa 38 7.6
184          Other and Unspecified Female Genital Organs 5 1.0
185          Prostate 95 19.0
186          Testis 1 0.2
187          Penis and Other Male Genital Organs 2 0.4
188          Bladder 38 7.6
189          Kidney and Other and Unspecified Urinary Organs 42 8.4
190-199       Malignant Neoplasm of Other and Unspecified Sites 170 34.0
190          Eye 1 0.2
191          Brain 33 6.6
194          Other Endocrine Glands and Related Structures 2 0.4
195          Other and Ill-defined Sites 11 2.2
199          Without Specification of Site 123 24.6
200-208       Malignant Neoplasm of Lymphatic and Hematopoietic Tissue 141 28.2
200          Lymphosarcoma and Reticulosarcoma 10 2.0
201          Hodgkin's Disease 2 0.4
202          Other Malignant Neoplasm of Lympoid and Histiocytic Tissue 50 10.0
203          Multiple Myeloma and Immunoproliferative Neoplasms 25 5.0
204          Lymphoid Leukemia 13 2.6
205          Myeloid Leukemia 24 4.8
206          Monocytic Leukemia 1 0.2
208          Leukemia of Unspecified Cell Type 16 3.2
210-229,
235-239
   
   Benign and Unspecified Neoplasms and Neoplasms of Uncertain Behavior

23

4.6
210-229       Benign Neoplasms 6 1.2
225          Brain and Other Parts of Nervous System 6 1.2
235-238       Neoplasms of Uncertain Behavior 4 0.8
237          Endocrine Glands and Nervous System 1 0.2
238          Other and Unspecified Sites and Tissues 3 0.6
239       Neoplasms of Unspecified Nature 13 2.6
240-279 Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders 248 49.6
240-246    Disorders of Thyroid Gland 8 1.6
240       Simple and Unspecified Goiter 1 0.2
244       Acquired Hypothyroidism 7 1.4
250-259    Diseases of Other Endocrine Glands 202 40.4
250       Diabetes Mellitus 200 40.0
259       Other Endocrine Disorders 2 0.4
260-269    Nutritional Deficiencies 7 1.4
261       Nutritional Marasmus 1 0.2
263       Other and Unspecified Protein-calorie Malnutrition 6 1.2
270-279    Other Metabolic Disorders and Immunity Disorders 31 6.2
272       Of Lipoid Metabolism 9 1.8
273       Of Plasma Protein Metabolism 3 0.6
274       Gout 1 0.2
275       Of Mineral Metabolism 2 0.4
276       Of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-base Balance 9 1.8
278       Obesity and Other Hyperalimentation 3 0.6
279       Involving the Immune Mechanism 4 0.8
280-289 Diseases of Blood and Blood-Forming Organs 45 9.0
280    Iron Deficiency Anemias 1 0.2
282    Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias 1 0.2
283    Acquired Hemolytic Anemias 1 0.2
284    Aplastic Anemia 5 1.0
285    Other and Unspecified Anemias 7 1.4
286    Coagulation Defects 2 0.4
287    Purpura and Other Hemorrhagic Conditions 4 0.8
288    Diseases of White Blood Cells 3 0.6
289    Other 21 4.2
290-319 Mental Disorders 112 22.4
290-294    Organic Psychotic Conditions 45 9.0
290       Senile and Presenile 45 9.0
295-299    Other Psychoses 49 9.8
298       Other Nonorganic 49 9.8
300-316    Neurotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Other Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders 17 3.4
303       Alcohol Dependence Syndrome 5 1.0
305       Nondependent Abuse of Drugs 2 0.4
310       Specific Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders Following Organic Brain Damage 10 2.0
317-319    Mental Retardation 1 0.2
319       Unspecified 1 0.2
320-389 Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs 129 25.8
320-326    Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System 3 0.6
322       Meningitis of Unspecified Cause 2 0.4
323       Encephalitis, Myelitis, and Encephalomyelitis 1 0.2
330-337    Hereditary and Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System 94 18.8
330       Cerebral Degenerations Usually Manifest in Childhood 1 0.2
331       Other Cerebral Degenerations 32 6.4
332       Parkinson's Disease 48 9.6
333       Other Extrapyramidal Disease and Abnormal Movement Disorders 3 0.6
335       Anterior Horn Cell Disease 10 2.0
340-349    Other Disorders of the Central Nervous System 25 5.0
340       Multiple Sclerosis 8 1.6
343       Infantile Cerebral Palsy 3 0.6
344       Other Paralytic Syndromes 2 0.4
345       Epilepsy 3 0.6
348       Other Conditions of Brain 7 1.4
349       Other and Unspecified 2 0.4
350-359    Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System 7 1.4
350       Trigeminal Nerve Disorders 1 0.2
356       Hereditary and Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy 1 0.2
357       Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy 2 0.4
358       Myoneural Disorders 3 0.6
390-459 Diseases of the Circulatory System 2,991 598.2
390-448    Major Cardiovascular Disease 2,980 596.0
390-398,
402,
404-429
   
   
      Diseases of the Heart


2,298


459.6
393-398          Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease 17 3.4
394             Diseases of Mitral Valve 6 1.2
395             Diseases of Aortic Valve 2 0.4
396             Diseases of Mitral and Aortic Valves 2 0.4
398             Other Rheumatic Heart Disease 7 1.4
401-405          Hypertensive Disease 88 17.6
401             Essential Hypertension 27 5.4
402             Hypertensive Heart Disease 46 9.2
403             Hypertensive Renal Disease 11 2.2
404             Hypertensive Heart and Renal Disease 4 0.8
410-414          Ischemic Heart Disease 1,636 327.2
410             Acute Myocardial Infarction 653 130.6
411             Other Acute and Subacute Form of Ischemic Heart Disease 6 1.2
412             Old Myocardial Infarction 11 2.2
413             Angina Pectoris 2 0.4
414             Other Forms of Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease 964 192.8
415-417          Diseases of Pulmonary Circulation 26 5.2
415             Acute Pulmonary Heart Disease 22 4.4
416             Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease 4 0.8
420-429          Other Forms of Heart Disease 569 113.8
421             Acute and Subacute Endocarditis 1 0.2
422             Acute Myocarditis 4 0.8
424             Other Diseases of Endocardium 31 6.2
425             Cardiomyopathy 48 9.6
427             Cardiac Dysrhythmias 180 36.0
428             Heart Failure 161 32.2
429             Ill-defined Descriptions and Complications of Heart Disease 144 28.8
430-438       Cerebrovascular Disease 490 98.0
430          Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 15 3.0
431          Intracerebral Hemorrhage 56 11.2
432          Other and Unspecified Intracranial Hemorrhage 18 3.6
433          Occlusion and Stenosis of Precerebral Arteries 4 0.8
434          Occlusion of Cerebral Arteries 21 4.2
436          Acute but Ill-defined 343 68.6
437          Other and Ill-defined 23 4.6
438          Late Effects of 10 2.0
440-448       Diseases of Arteries, Arterioles and Capillaries 154 30.8
440          Atherosclerosis 58 11.6
441          Aortic Aneurysm 62 12.4
442          Other Aneurysm 4 0.8
443          Other Peripheral Vascular Disease 18 3.6
444          Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis 8 1.6
446          Polyarteritis Nodosa and Allied Conditions 1 0.2
447          Other Disorders of Arteries and Arterioles 2 0.4
448          Diseases of Capillaries 1 0.2
451-459    Diseases of Veins and Lymphatics and Other Diseases of Circulatory System 11 2.2
451       Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis 1 0.2
456       Varicose Veins of Other Sites 1 0.2
457       Noninfective Disorders of Lymphatic Channels 1 0.2
458       Hypotension 3 0.6
459       Other Disorders of Circulatory System 5 1.0
460-519 Diseases of the Respiratory System 686 137.2
460-466    Acute Respiratory Infections 2 0.4
465       Upper Respiratory Infections of Multiple or Unspecified Sites 1 0.2
466       Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis 1 0.2
480-487    Pneumonia and Influenza 236 47.2
481       Pneumococcal Pneumonia 1 0.2
482       Other Bacterial Pneumonia 6 1.2
485       Bronchopneumonia, Organism Unspecified 4 0.8
486       Pneumonia, Organism Unspecified 224 44.8
487       Influenza 1 0.2
490-496    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Allied Conditions 375 75.0
491       Chronic Bronchitis 8 1.6
492       Emphysema 57 11.4
493       Asthma 5 1.0
494       Bronchiectasis 2 0.4
496       Chronic Airways Obstruction, Not Elsewhere Classified 303 60.6
500-508    Pneumoconioses and Other Lung Diseases Due to External Agents 27 5.4
500       Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 4 0.8
501       Asbestosis 2 0.4
502       Pneumoconiosis Due to Other Silica or Silicates 1 0.2
507       Pneumonitis Due to Solids and Liquids 20 4.0
510-519    Other Diseases of Respiratory System 46 9.2
511       Pleurisy 3 0.6
514       Pulmonary Congestion and Hypostasis 1 0.2
515       Postinflammatory Pulmonary Fibrosis 21 4.2
516       Other Alveolar and Parietoalveolar Pneumopathy 2 0.4
518       Other Diseases of Lung 18 3.6
519       Other Diseases of Respiratory System 1 0.2
520-579 Diseases of the Digestive System 219 43.8
530-537    Diseases of Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum 19 3.8
530       Diseases of Esophagus 2 0.4
531       Gastric Ulcer 4 0.8
532       Duodenal Ulcer 5 1.0
533       Peptic Ulcer, Site Unspecified 6 1.2
535       Gastritis and Duodenitis 1 0.2
537       Other Disorders of Stomach and Duodenum 1 0.2
550-553    Hernia of Abdominal Cavity 5 1.0
550       Inguinal 2 0.4
552       Other, with Obstruction, without Mention of Gangrene 2 0.4
553       Other, without Mention of Obstruction or Gangrene 1 0.2
555-558    Noninfectious Enteritis and Colitis 34 6.8
555       Regional Enteritis 6 1.2
557       Vascular Insufficiency of Intestine 24 4.8
558       Other Noninfective Gastroenteritis and Colitis 4 0.8
560-569 Other Diseases of Intestines and Peritoneum 38 7.6
560       Intestinal Obstruction without Mention of Hernia 11 2.2
562       Diverticula of Intestine 19 3.8
565       Anal Fissure and Fistula 1 0.2
567       Peritonitis 3 0.6
568       Other Disorders of Peritoneum 1 0.2
569       Other Disorders of Intestine 3 0.6
570-579    Other Diseases of Digestive System 123 24.6
571       Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis 52 10.4
572       Liver Abscess and Sequelae of Chronic Liver Disease 14 2.8
573       Other Disorders of Liver 8 1.6
574       Cholelithiasis 2 0.4
575       Other Disorders of Gallbladder 9 1.8
576       Other Disorders of Biliary Tract 2 0.4
577       Diseases of Pancreas 10 2.0
578       Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 26 5.2
580-589 Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis 51 10.2
584    Acute Renal Failure 7 1.4
585    Chronic Renal Failure 17 3.4
586    Renal Failure, Unspecified 26 5.2
587    Renal Sclerosis, Unspecified 1 0.2
590-599 Other Diseases of Urinary System 43 8.6
590    Infections of Kidney 1 0.2
591    Hydronephrosis 1 0.2
593    Other Disorders of Kidney and Ureter 3 0.6
599    Other Disorders of Urethra and Urinary Tract 38 7.6
600-608 Diseases of Male Genital Organs 2 0.4
600    Hyperplasia of Prostate 2 0.4
680-709 Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 4 0.8
680-686    Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 0.2
682       Other Cellulitis and Abscess 1 0.2
690-698    Other Inflammatory Conditions of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 2 0.4
694       Bullous Dermatoses 1 0.2
695       Erythematous Conditions 1 0.2
700-709    Other Diseases of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 0.2
707       Chronic Ulcer of Skin 1 0.2
710-719 Arthropathies and Related Disorders 19 3.8
710    Diffuse Diseases of Connective Tissue 5 1.0
714    Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Polyarthropathies 10 2.0
715    Osteoarthrosis and Allied Disorders 4 0.8
720-724 Dorsopathies 2 0.4
720    Ankylosing Spondylitis and Other Inflammatory Spondylopathies 1 0.2
723    Other Disorders of Cervical Region 1 0.2
725-729 Rheumatism, Excluding the Back 3 0.6
728    Disorders of Muscle, Ligament, and Fascia 2 0.4
729    Other Disorders of Soft Tissues 1 0.2
730-739 Osteopathies, Chondropathies, and Acquired Musculoskeletal Deformities 8 1.6
730    Osteomyelitis, Periostitis, and Other Infections Involving Bone 1 0.2
733    Other Disorders of Bone and Cartilage 2 0.4
737    Curvature of Spine 5 1.0
740-759 Congenital Anomalies 26 5.2
742    Other, of Nervous System 5 1.0
745    Bulbus Cordis Anomalies and Anomalies of Cardiac Septal Closure 1 0.2
746    Other, of Heart 9 1.8
748    Of Respiratory System 3 0.6
753    Of Urinary System 2 0.4
758    Chromosomal Anomalies 2 0.4
759    Other and Unspecified 4 0.8
760-779 Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 17 3.4
762    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Complications of Placenta, Cord, and Membranes 1 0.2
765    Disorders Relating to Short Gestation and Unspecified Low Birthweight 11 2.2
770    Other Respiratory Conditions of Fetus and Newborn 1 0.2
771    Infections Specific to the Perinatal Period 1 0.2
779    Other and Ill-defined Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 3 0.6
780-799 Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-Defined Conditions 43 8.6
780-789    Symptoms 3 0.6
780       General 2 0.4
789       Other, Involving Abdomen and Pelvis 1 0.2
790-796    Nonspecific Abnormal Findings 1 0.2
791       On Examination or Urine 1 0.2
797-799    Ill-Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 39 7.8
797       Senility without Mention of Psychosis 3 0.6
798       Sudden Death, Cause Unknown 9 1.8
799       Other 27 5.4
E800-999* External Causes of Injury and Poisoning 262 52.4
E800-949    Accidents, All Forms 177 35.4
E810-825       Motor Vehicle Accidents 70 14.0
E810-819          Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents 69 13.8
E812             Other Collision with Another Motor Vehicle 16 3.2
E814             Collision with Pedestrian 11 2.2
E815             Other Collision on the Highway 3 0.6
E816             Loss of Control, without Collision on the Highway 6 1.2
E818             Other Noncollision 4 0.8
E819             Unspecified Nature 29 5.8
E820-825          Motor Vehicle Nontraffic Accidents 1 0.2
E824             While Boarding and Alighting 1 0.2
E826-829       Other Road Vehicle Accidents 2 0.4
E826          Pedal Cycle Accident 2 0.4
E840-845       Air and Space Transport Accidents 1 0.2
E841          Accident to Powered Aircraft, Other and Unspecified 1 0.2
E850-949       Nonmotor Vehicle Accidents 104 20.8
E850-858          Accidental Poisoning by Drugs, Medicaments, and Biologicals 4 0.8
E850             Analgesics, Antipyretics, Antirheumatics 1 0.2
E851             Barbiturates 1 0.2
E858             Other Drugs 2 0.4
E860-869          Accidental Poisoning by Other Solid and Liquid Substances, Gases, and Vapors 1 0.2
E862             Petroleum Products, Other Solvents and Their Vapors, Not Elsewhere Classified 1 0.2
E870-876          Misadventures to Patients During Surgical and Medical Care 1 0.2
E870             Accidental Cut, Puncture, Perforation or Hemorrhage During Medical Care 1 0.2
E878-879
   
         Surgical and Medical Procedures as the Cause of Abnormal Reaction of Patient or Later
            Complication, without Mention of Misadventure At the Time of Procedure

10

2.0
E878
   
               Surgical Operation and Other Surgical Procedures as the Cause of Abnormal Reaction of
                  Patient, or of Later Complication, without Mention of Misadventure At the Time of Operation

7

1.4
E879
   
               Other Procedures, without Mention of Misadventure At the Time of Procedure, as the Cause
                  of Abnormal Reaction of Patient, or of Later Complication

3

0.6
E880-888          Accidental Falls 49 9.8
E880             On or from Stairs or Steps 13 2.6
E882             From or Out of Building or Other Structure 1 0.2
E884             Other from One Level to Another 4 0.8
E885             On Same Level from Slipping, Tripping, or Stumbling 3 0.6
E887             Fracture, Cause Unspecified 2 0.4
E888             Other and Unspecified 26 5.2
E890-899          Accidents Caused by Fire and Flames 13 2.6
E890             Conflagration in Private Dwelling 12 2.4
E893             Caused by Ignition of Clothing 1 0.2
E910-915          Accidents Caused by Submersion, Suffocation, and Foreign Bodies 17 3.4
E910             Accidental Drowning and Submersion 8 1.6
E911             Inhalation and Ingestion of Food Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or Suffocation 4 0.8
E912
   
            Inhalation and Ingestion of Other Object Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or
               Suffocation

5

1.0
E916-928          Other Accidents 4 0.8
E916             Struck Accidentally by Falling Object 1 0.2
E922             Caused by Firearm Missile 2 0.4
E928             Other and Unspecified Environmental and Accidental Causes 1 0.2
E929          Late Effects of Accidental Injury 4 0.8
E929             Late Effects of Accidental Injury 4 0.8
E930-949          Drugs, Medicaments, and Biological Substances Causing Adverse Effects in Therapeutic Use 1 0.2
E947             Other and Unspecified Drugs and Medicaments 1 0.2
E950-959    Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury 52 10.4
E950       Poisoning by Solid or Liquid Substances 4 0.8
E952       Poisoning by Other Gases and Vapors 3 0.6
E953       By Hanging, Strangulation, and Suffocation 11 2.2
E954       By Submersion (Drowning) 1 0.2
E955       By Firearms and Explosives 31 6.2
E957       By Jumping from High Place 1 0.2
E958       By Other and Unspecified Means 1 0.2
E960-969    Homicide and Injury Purposely Inflicted by Other Persons 22 4.4
E965       By Firearms and Explosives 16 3.2
E966       By Cutting and Piercing Instruments 3 0.6
E968       By Other and Unspecified Means 3 0.6
E980-989    Injury Undetermined Whether Accidentally or Purposely Inflicted 11 2.2
E980       Poisoning by Solid or Liquid Substances 5 1.0
E982       Poisoning by Other Gases 1 0.2
E983       Hanging, Strangulation, or Suffocation 1 0.2
E985       Injury by Firearms and Explosives 1 0.2
E988       Injury by Other and Unspecified Means 3 0.6
ICDA 9
Code
Number

Cause of Death
Number
of
Deaths

Rate

* Maternal death rates are per 100,000 live births
** Causes 800-999 have been coded using E External ICDA 9 Codes

Last updated March 7, 2001.

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