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

ICDA 9
Code
Number

Cause of Death
Number
of
Deaths

Rate
001-999 Total Deaths, All Causes 2,225 12.7
001-136 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 38 21.7
010-018    Tuberculosis 1 0.6
011       Pulmonary 1 0.6
030-041    Other Bacterial Diseases 30 17.1
031       Diseases Due to Other Mycobacteria 1 0.6
038       Septicemia 29 16.6
042-044    Human Immunodeficiency Virus 4 2.3
042       Infection with Specified Conditions 3 1.7
044       Other Infection 1 0.6
050-057    Viral Diseases Accompanied by Exanthem 1 0.6
053       Herpes Zoster 1 0.6
070-079    Other Diseases Due to Viruses and Chlamydiae 2 1.1
070       Viral Hepatitis 1 0.6
079       Viral Infection in Conditions Classified Elsewhere and of Unspecified Site 1 0.6
140-239 Neoplasms 514 293.7
140-208    Malignant Neoplasms 509 290.9
140-149       Malignant Neoplasm of Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 8 4.6
141          Tongue 1 0.6
142          Major Salivary Glands 1 0.6
145          Other and Unspecified Parts of Mouth 3 1.7
147          Nasopharynx 1 0.6
149          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 2 1.1
150-159       Malignant Neoplasm of Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 105 60.0
150          Esophagus 2 1.1
151          Stomach 4 2.3
152          Small Intestine, Including Duodenum 1 0.6
153          Colon 54 30.9
154          Rectum, Rectosigmoid Junction, and Anus 7 4.0
155          Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Ducts 9 5.1
156          Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts 9 5.1
157          Pancreas 16 9.1
159          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 3 1.7
160-165       Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Intrathoracic Organs 169 96.6
160          Nasal Cavities, Middle Ear, and Accessory Sinuses 1 0.6
161          Larynx 2 1.1
162          Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung 166 94.9
170-175       Malignant Neoplasm of Bone, Connective Tissue, Skin, and Breast 44 25.1
171          Connective and Other Soft Tissue 1 0.6
172          Melanoma of Skin 17 9.7
174          Female Breast 26 14.9
179-189       Malignant Neoplasm of Genitourinary Organs 87 49.7
179          Uterus, Part Unspecified 5 2.9
180          Cervix Uteri 11 6.3
182          Body of Uterus 2 1.1
183          Ovary and Other Uterine Adnexa 14 8.0
184          Other and Unspecified Female Genital Organs 3 1.7
185          Prostate 36 20.6
187          Penis and Other Male Genital Organs 3 1.7
188          Bladder 7 4.0
189          Kidney and Other and Unspecified Urinary Organs 6 3.4
190-199       Malignant Neoplasm of Other and Unspecified Sites 53 30.3
191          Brain 6 3.4
193          Thyroid Gland 4 2.3
195          Other and Ill-defined Sites 7 4.0
199          Without Specification of Site 36 20.6
200-208       Malignant Neoplasm of Lymphatic and Hematopoietic Tissue 43 24.6
200          Lymphosarcoma and Reticulosarcoma 1 0.6
201          Hodgkin's Disease 3 1.7
202          Other Malignant Neoplasm of Lympoid and Histiocytic Tissue 18 10.3
203          Multiple Myeloma and Immunoproliferative Neoplasms 5 2.9
204          Lymphoid Leukemia 3 1.7
205          Myeloid Leukemia 6 3.4
206          Monocytic Leukemia 2 1.1
208          Leukemia of Unspecified Cell Type 5 2.9
235-239    Benign and Unspecified Neoplasms and Neoplasms of Uncertain Behavior 5 2.9
239       Neoplasms of Unspecified Nature 5 2.9
240-279 Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders 73 41.7
250-259    Diseases of Other Endocrine Glands 60 34.3
250       Diabetes Mellitus 59 33.7
251       Other Disorders of Pancreatic Internal Secretion 1 0.6
260-269    Nutritional Deficiencies 3 1.7
263       Other and Unspecified Protein-calorie Malnutrition 3 1.7
270-279    Other Metabolic Disorders and Immunity Disorders 10 5.7
272       Of Lipoid Metabolism 1 0.6
276       Of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-base Balance 6 3.4
277       Other and Unspecified Disorders of Metabolism 1 0.6
278       Obesity and Other Hyperalimentation 2 1.1
280-289 Diseases of Blood and Blood-Forming Organs 7 4.0
283    Acquired Hemolytic Anemias 1 0.6
284    Aplastic Anemia 1 0.6
286    Coagulation Defects 1 0.6
287    Purpura and Other Hemorrhagic Conditions 2 1.1
288    Diseases of White Blood Cells 1 0.6
289    Other 1 0.6
290-319 Mental Disorders 23 13.1
290-294    Organic Psychotic Conditions 5 2.9
290       Senile and Presenile 5 2.9
295-299    Other Psychoses 13 7.4
298       Other Nonorganic 13 7.4
300-316    Neurotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Other Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders 5 2.9
303       Alcohol Dependence Syndrome 1 0.6
305       Nondependent Abuse of Drugs 2 1.1
310       Specific Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders Following Organic Brain Damage 2 1.1
320-389 Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs 32 18.3
330-337    Hereditary and Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System 23 13.1
331       Other Cerebral Degenerations 9 5.1
332       Parkinson's Disease 12 6.9
335       Anterior Horn Cell Disease 2 1.1
340-349    Other Disorders of the Central Nervous System 7 4.0
340       Multiple Sclerosis 1 0.6
343       Infantile Cerebral Palsy 2 1.1
344       Other Paralytic Syndromes 1 0.6
345       Epilepsy 1 0.6
348       Other Conditions of Brain 2 1.1
350-359    Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System 2 1.1
355       Mononeuritis of Lower Limb 1 0.6
356       Hereditary and Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy 1 0.6
390-459 Diseases of the Circulatory System 1,016 580.6
390-448    Major Cardiovascular Disease 1,013 578.9
390-398,
402,
404-429
   
   
      Diseases of the Heart


845


482.9
393-398          Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease 1 0.6
394             Diseases of Mitral Valve 1 0.6
401-405          Hypertensive Disease 20 11.4
401             Essential Hypertension 2 1.1
402             Hypertensive Heart Disease 17 9.7
403             Hypertensive Renal Disease 1 0.6
410-414          Ischemic Heart Disease 467 266.9
410             Acute Myocardial Infarction 255 145.7
412             Old Myocardial Infarction 3 1.7
413             Angina Pectoris 2 1.1
414             Other Forms of Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease 207 118.3
415-417          Diseases of Pulmonary Circulation 10 5.7
415             Acute Pulmonary Heart Disease 10 5.7
420-429          Other Forms of Heart Disease 350 200.0
424             Other Diseases of Endocardium 20 11.4
425             Cardiomyopathy 8 4.6
426             Conduction Disorders 2 1.1
427             Cardiac Dysrhythmias 82 46.9
428             Heart Failure 67 38.3
429             Ill-defined Descriptions and Complications of Heart Disease 171 97.7
430-438       Cerebrovascular Disease 138 78.9
430          Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 6 3.4
431          Intracerebral Hemorrhage 15 8.6
432          Other and Unspecified Intracranial Hemorrhage 3 1.7
434          Occlusion of Cerebral Arteries 9 5.1
435          Transcient Cerebral Ischemia 1 0.6
436          Acute but Ill-defined 88 50.3
437          Other and Ill-defined 13 7.4
438          Late Effects of 3 1.7
440-448       Diseases of Arteries, Arterioles and Capillaries 27 15.4
440          Atherosclerosis 6 3.4
441          Aortic Aneurysm 17 9.7
442          Other Aneurysm 2 1.1
443          Other Peripheral Vascular Disease 1 0.6
444          Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis 1 0.6
451-459    Diseases of Veins and Lymphatics and Other Diseases of Circulatory System 3 1.7
453       Other Venous Embolism and Thrombosis 1 0.6
459       Other Disorders of Circulatory System 2 1.1
460-519 Diseases of the Respiratory System 215 122.9
480-487    Pneumonia and Influenza 67 38.3
481       Pneumococcal Pneumonia 1 0.6
485       Bronchopneumonia, Organism Unspecified 4 2.3
486       Pneumonia, Organism Unspecified 60 34.3
487       Influenza 2 1.1
490-496    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Allied Conditions 113 64.6
491       Chronic Bronchitis 2 1.1
492       Emphysema 9 5.1
493       Asthma 2 1.1
494       Bronchiectasis 1 0.6
496       Chronic Airways Obstruction, Not Elsewhere Classified 99 56.6
500-508    Pneumoconioses and Other Lung Diseases Due to External Agents 16 9.1
500       Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 3 1.7
505       Pneumoconiosis, Unspecified 1 0.6
507       Pneumonitis Due to Solids and Liquids 12 6.9
510-519    Other Diseases of Respiratory System 19 10.9
510       Empyema 1 0.6
511       Pleurisy 2 1.1
512       Pneumothorax 2 1.1
514       Pulmonary Congestion and Hypostasis 1 0.6
515       Postinflammatory Pulmonary Fibrosis 4 2.3
516       Other Alveolar and Parietoalveolar Pneumopathy 1 0.6
518       Other Diseases of Lung 6 3.4
519       Other Diseases of Respiratory System 2 1.1
520-579 Diseases of the Digestive System 87 49.7
530-537    Diseases of Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum 15 8.6
530       Diseases of Esophagus 4 2.3
531       Gastric Ulcer 2 1.1
532       Duodenal Ulcer 2 1.1
533       Peptic Ulcer, Site Unspecified 4 2.3
535       Gastritis and Duodenitis 3 1.7
555-558    Noninfectious Enteritis and Colitis 11 6.3
556       Idiopathic Proctocolitis 1 0.6
557       Vascular Insufficiency of Intestine 7 4.0
558       Other Noninfective Gastroenteritis and Colitis 3 1.7
560-569 Other Diseases of Intestines and Peritoneum 18 10.3
560       Intestinal Obstruction without Mention of Hernia 8 4.6
562       Diverticula of Intestine 3 1.7
567       Peritonitis 3 1.7
569       Other Disorders of Intestine 4 2.3
570-579    Other Diseases of Digestive System 43 24.6
571       Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis 18 10.3
572       Liver Abscess and Sequelae of Chronic Liver Disease 3 1.7
575       Other Disorders of Gallbladder 5 2.9
576       Other Disorders of Biliary Tract 1 0.6
577       Diseases of Pancreas 2 1.1
578       Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 14 8.0
580-589 Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis 23 13.1
581    Nephrotic Syndrome 1 0.6
584    Acute Renal Failure 5 2.9
585    Chronic Renal Failure 3 1.7
586    Renal Failure, Unspecified 14 8.0
590-599 Other Diseases of Urinary System 21 12.0
590    Infections of Kidney 3 1.7
593    Other Disorders of Kidney and Ureter 2 1.1
595    Cystitis 1 0.6
596    Other Disorders of Bladder 1 0.6
599    Other Disorders of Urethra and Urinary Tract 14 8.0
600-608 Diseases of Male Genital Organs 2 1.1
600    Hyperplasia of Prostate 2 1.1
680-709 Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 5 2.9
690-698    Other Inflammatory Conditions of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 0.6
695       Erythematous Conditions 1 0.6
700-709    Other Diseases of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 4 2.3
707       Chronic Ulcer of Skin 4 2.3
710-719 Arthropathies and Related Disorders 1 0.6
710    Diffuse Diseases of Connective Tissue 1 0.6
740-759 Congenital Anomalies 13 7.4
742    Other, of Nervous System 5 2.9
745    Bulbus Cordis Anomalies and Anomalies of Cardiac Septal Closure 2 1.1
746    Other, of Heart 2 1.1
747    Other, of Circulatory System 1 0.6
748    Of Respiratory System 2 1.1
758    Chromosomal Anomalies 1 0.6
760-779 Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 10 5.7
761    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Maternal Complications of Pregnancy 2 1.1
763    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Other Complications of Labor and Delivery 1 0.6
765    Disorders Relating to Short Gestation and Unspecified Low Birthweight 5 2.9
768    Intrauterine Hypoxia and Birth Asphyxia 1 0.6
778    Conditions Involving the Integument and Temperature Regulation of Fetus and Newborn 1 0.6
780-799 Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-Defined Conditions 14 8.0
780-789    Symptoms 5 2.9
780       General 2 1.1
785       Involving Cardiovascular System 2 1.1
786       Involving Respiratory System and Other Chest Symptoms 1 0.6
797-799    Ill-Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 9 5.1
798       Sudden Death, Cause Unknown 3 1.7
799       Other 6 3.4
E800-999* External Causes of Injury and Poisoning 131 74.9
E800-949    Accidents, All Forms 81 46.3
E810-825       Motor Vehicle Accidents 40 22.9
E810-819          Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents 38 21.7
E812             Other Collision with Another Motor Vehicle 12 6.9
E814             Collision with Pedestrian 4 2.3
E815             Other Collision on the Highway 1 0.6
E816             Loss of Control, without Collision on the Highway 7 4.0
E818             Other Noncollision 2 1.1
E819             Unspecified Nature 12 6.9
E820-825          Motor Vehicle Nontraffic Accidents 2 1.1
E821             Other Offroad Motor Vehicle 2 1.1
E830-838       Water Transport Accidents 1 0.6
E832          Other Accidental Submersion or Drowning 1 0.6
E840-845       Air and Space Transport Accidents 1 0.6
E841          Accident to Powered Aircraft, Other and Unspecified 1 0.6
E850-949       Nonmotor Vehicle Accidents 39 22.3
E850-858          Accidental Poisoning by Drugs, Medicaments, and Biologicals 3 1.7
E857             Anti-infectives 1 0.6
E858             Other Drugs 2 1.1
E860-869          Accidental Poisoning by Other Solid and Liquid Substances, Gases, and Vapors 2 1.1
E869             Other Gases and Vapors 2 1.1
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

3

1.7
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

2

1.1
E879
   
               Other Procedures, without Mention of Misadventure At the Time of Procedure, as the Cause
                  of Abnormal Reaction of Patient, or of Later Complication

1

0.6
E880-888          Accidental Falls 12 6.9
E880             On or from Stairs or Steps 1 0.6
E882             From or Out of Building or Other Structure 1 0.6
E884             Other from One Level to Another 2 1.1
E887             Fracture, Cause Unspecified 1 0.6
E888             Other and Unspecified 7 4.0
E890-899          Accidents Caused by Fire and Flames 6 3.4
E890             Conflagration in Private Dwelling 5 2.9
E895             Caused by Controlled Fire in Private Dwelling 1 0.6
E900-909          Accidents Due to Natural and Environmental Factors 2 1.1
E905             Venomous Animals and Plants as the Cause of Poisoning and Toxic Reactions 1 0.6
E906             Other Injury Caused by Animals 1 0.6
E910-915          Accidents Caused by Submersion, Suffocation, and Foreign Bodies 5 2.9
E911             Inhalation and Ingestion of Food Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or Suffocation 3 1.7
E912
   
            Inhalation and Ingestion of Other Object Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or
               Suffocation

1

0.6
E915             Foreign Body Accidentally Entering Other Orifice 1 0.6
E916-928          Other Accidents 5 2.9
E916             Struck Accidentally by Falling Object 1 0.6
E919             Caused by Machinery 2 1.1
E925             Caused by Electric Current 2 1.1
E929          Late Effects of Accidental Injury 1 0.6
E929             Late Effects of Accidental Injury 1 0.6
E950-959    Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury 33 18.9
E950       Poisoning by Solid or Liquid Substances 2 1.1
E952       Poisoning by Other Gases and Vapors 4 2.3
E953       By Hanging, Strangulation, and Suffocation 3 1.7
E955       By Firearms and Explosives 22 12.6
E956       By Cutting and Piercing Instruments 1 0.6
E958       By Other and Unspecified Means 1 0.6
E960-969    Homicide and Injury Purposely Inflicted by Other Persons 12 6.9
E965       By Firearms and Explosives 4 2.3
E966       By Cutting and Piercing Instruments 1 0.6
E968       By Other and Unspecified Means 7 4.0
E980-989    Injury Undetermined Whether Accidentally or Purposely Inflicted 5 2.9
E984       Submersion (Drowning) 2 1.1
E985       Injury by Firearms and Explosives 2 1.1
E988       Injury by Other and Unspecified Means 1 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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