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Leading Causes of Resident Deaths by Age Group and Gender
Gilmer County Deaths, 1989 - 1998

Leading Causes of Death Eighty-Five Years and Over
Male Female Total
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Total Deaths, All Causes 85 100.0 151 100.0 236 100.0
Diseases of the Heart 43 50.6 76 50.3 119 50.4
Cerebrovascular Disease 9 10.6 17 11.3 26 11.0
Malignant Neoplasms 12 14.1 13 8.6 25 10.6
Pneumonia and Influenza 3 3.5 11 7.3 14 5.9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Allied Conditions 4 4.7 7 4.6 11 4.7
Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis 3 3.5 3 2.0 6 2.5
Diabetes Mellitus 4 4.7 0 0.0 4 1.7
Unintentional Injuries, All Forms 0 0.0 4 2.6 4 1.7
All Other Causes (Residual) 7 8.2 20 13.2 27 11.4
Leading Causes of Death Eighty-Five Years and Over
Male Female Total
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent


Last updated March 7, 2001.

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