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

ICDA 9
Code
Number
Cause of Death		 Number
of
Deaths
Rate
001-999 Total Deaths, All Causes 3,060 10.3
001-136 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 61 20.5
030-041    Other Bacterial Diseases 47 15.8
038       Septicemia 44 14.8
040       Other 2 0.7
041       In Conditions Classified Elsewhere and of Unspecified Site 1 0.3
042-044    Human Immunodeficiency Virus 5 1.7
042       Infection with Specified Conditions 5 1.7
045-049    Poliomyelitis and Other Non-Arthropod-Borne Viral Diseases of Central Nervous System 2 0.7
046       Slow Virus Infection of Central Nervous System 2 0.7
070-079    Other Diseases Due to Viruses and Chlamydiae 5 1.7
070       Viral Hepatitis 3 1.0
078       Other 2 0.7
110-118    Mycoses 1 0.3
117       Other 1 0.3
130-136    Other Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 1 0.3
136       Other and Unspecified Infectious and Parasitic Diseases 1 0.3
140-239 Neoplasms 663 222.5
140-208    Malignant Neoplasms 651 218.5
140-149       Malignant Neoplasm of Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 8 2.7
145          Other and Unspecified Parts of Mouth 2 0.7
146          Oropharynx 1 0.3
147          Nasopharynx 2 0.7
148          Hypopharynx 1 0.3
149          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Lip, Oral Cavity, and Pharynx 2 0.7
150-159       Malignant Neoplasm of Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 108 36.2
150          Esophagus 7 2.3
151          Stomach 5 1.7
152          Small Intestine, Including Duodenum 1 0.3
153          Colon 44 14.8
154          Rectum, Rectosigmoid Junction, and Anus 12 4.0
155          Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Ducts 7 2.3
156          Gallbladder and Extrahepatic Bile Ducts 5 1.7
157          Pancreas 25 8.4
159          Other and Ill-defined Sites within the Digestive Organs and Peritoneum 2 0.7
160-165       Malignant Neoplasm of Respiratory and Intrathoracic Organs 190 63.8
160          Nasal Cavities, Middle Ear, and Accessory Sinuses 1 0.3
161          Larynx 4 1.3
162          Trachea, Bronchus, and Lung 185 62.1
170-175       Malignant Neoplasm of Bone, Connective Tissue, Skin, and Breast 73 24.5
171          Connective and Other Soft Tissue 6 2.0
172          Melanoma of Skin 16 5.4
173          Other Malignant Neoplasm of Skin 3 1.0
174          Female Breast 48 16.1
179-189       Malignant Neoplasm of Genitourinary Organs 109 36.6
179          Uterus, Part Unspecified 5 1.7
180          Cervix Uteri 5 1.7
182          Body of Uterus 3 1.0
183          Ovary and Other Uterine Adnexa 17 5.7
184          Other and Unspecified Female Genital Organs 2 0.7
185          Prostate 39 13.1
187          Penis and Other Male Genital Organs 1 0.3
188          Bladder 19 6.4
189          Kidney and Other and Unspecified Urinary Organs 18 6.0
190-199       Malignant Neoplasm of Other and Unspecified Sites 88 29.5
191          Brain 13 4.4
193          Thyroid Gland 5 1.7
195          Other and Ill-defined Sites 4 1.3
199          Without Specification of Site 66 22.1
200-208       Malignant Neoplasm of Lymphatic and Hematopoietic Tissue 75 25.2
200          Lymphosarcoma and Reticulosarcoma 2 0.7
202          Other Malignant Neoplasm of Lympoid and Histiocytic Tissue 27 9.1
203          Multiple Myeloma and Immunoproliferative Neoplasms 13 4.4
204          Lymphoid Leukemia 12 4.0
205          Myeloid Leukemia 9 3.0
206          Monocytic Leukemia 1 0.3
208          Leukemia of Unspecified Cell Type 11 3.7
235-239    Benign and Unspecified Neoplasms and Neoplasms of Uncertain Behavior 12 4.0
235-238       Neoplasms of Uncertain Behavior 6 2.0
238          Other and Unspecified Sites and Tissues 6 2.0
239       Neoplasms of Unspecified Nature 6 2.0
240-279 Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders 113 37.9
240-246    Disorders of Thyroid Gland 4 1.3
244       Acquired Hypothyroidism 4 1.3
250-259    Diseases of Other Endocrine Glands 81 27.2
250       Diabetes Mellitus 81 27.2
260-269    Nutritional Deficiencies 4 1.3
263       Other and Unspecified Protein-calorie Malnutrition 4 1.3
270-279    Other Metabolic Disorders and Immunity Disorders 24 8.1
272       Of Lipoid Metabolism 6 2.0
273       Of Plasma Protein Metabolism 2 0.7
276       Of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-base Balance 7 2.3
277       Other and Unspecified Disorders of Metabolism 5 1.7
278       Obesity and Other Hyperalimentation 4 1.3
280-289 Diseases of Blood and Blood-Forming Organs 8 2.7
280    Iron Deficiency Anemias 1 0.3
281    Other Deficiency Anemias 1 0.3
283    Acquired Hemolytic Anemias 1 0.3
286    Coagulation Defects 1 0.3
287    Purpura and Other Hemorrhagic Conditions 2 0.7
289    Other 2 0.7
290-319 Mental Disorders 55 18.5
290-294    Organic Psychotic Conditions 24 8.1
290       Senile and Presenile 21 7.0
291       Alcoholic Psychoses 3 1.0
295-299    Other Psychoses 10 3.4
296       Affective 1 0.3
298       Other Nonorganic 9 3.0
300-316    Neurotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Other Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders 20 6.7
300       Neurotic 1 0.3
303       Alcohol Dependence Syndrome 4 1.3
305       Nondependent Abuse of Drugs 2 0.7
310       Specific Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders Following Organic Brain Damage 13 4.4
317-319    Mental Retardation 1 0.3
319       Unspecified 1 0.3
320-389 Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs 54 18.1
320-326    Inflammatory Diseases of the Central Nervous System 1 0.3
320       Bacterial Meningitis 1 0.3
330-337    Hereditary and Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System 33 11.1
331       Other Cerebral Degenerations 14 4.7
332       Parkinson's Disease 14 4.7
333       Other Extrapyramidal Disease and Abnormal Movement Disorders 1 0.3
335       Anterior Horn Cell Disease 4 1.3
340-349    Other Disorders of the Central Nervous System 15 5.0
340       Multiple Sclerosis 1 0.3
342       Hemiplegia 1 0.3
343       Infantile Cerebral Palsy 1 0.3
348       Other Conditions of Brain 10 3.4
349       Other and Unspecified 2 0.7
350-359    Disorders of the Peripheral Nervous System 5 1.7
357       Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy 1 0.3
359       Muscular Dystrophies and Other Myopathies 4 1.3
390-459 Diseases of the Circulatory System 1,302 436.9
390-448    Major Cardiovascular Disease 1,300 436.2
390-398,
402,
404-429		    
   
      Diseases of the Heart

1,054

353.7
393-398          Chronic Rheumatic Heart Disease 8 2.7
394             Diseases of Mitral Valve 3 1.0
396             Diseases of Mitral and Aortic Valves 2 0.7
397             Diseases of Other Endocardial Structures 2 0.7
398             Other Rheumatic Heart Disease 1 0.3
401-405          Hypertensive Disease 32 10.7
401             Essential Hypertension 9 3.0
402             Hypertensive Heart Disease 15 5.0
403             Hypertensive Renal Disease 7 2.3
404             Hypertensive Heart and Renal Disease 1 0.3
410-414          Ischemic Heart Disease 695 233.2
410             Acute Myocardial Infarction 321 107.7
413             Angina Pectoris 2 0.7
414             Other Forms of Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease 372 124.8
415-417          Diseases of Pulmonary Circulation 14 4.7
415             Acute Pulmonary Heart Disease 12 4.0
416             Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease 2 0.7
420-429          Other Forms of Heart Disease 321 107.7
422             Acute Myocarditis 1 0.3
423             Other Diseases of Pericardium 1 0.3
424             Other Diseases of Endocardium 33 11.1
425             Cardiomyopathy 22 7.4
427             Cardiac Dysrhythmias 70 23.5
428             Heart Failure 95 31.9
429             Ill-defined Descriptions and Complications of Heart Disease 99 33.2
430-438       Cerebrovascular Disease 165 55.4
430          Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 7 2.3
431          Intracerebral Hemorrhage 13 4.4
432          Other and Unspecified Intracranial Hemorrhage 4 1.3
433          Occlusion and Stenosis of Precerebral Arteries 3 1.0
434          Occlusion of Cerebral Arteries 7 2.3
436          Acute but Ill-defined 122 40.9
437          Other and Ill-defined 6 2.0
438          Late Effects of 3 1.0
440-448       Diseases of Arteries, Arterioles and Capillaries 65 21.8
440          Atherosclerosis 26 8.7
441          Aortic Aneurysm 23 7.7
442          Other Aneurysm 3 1.0
443          Other Peripheral Vascular Disease 6 2.0
444          Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis 3 1.0
446          Polyarteritis Nodosa and Allied Conditions 3 1.0
447          Other Disorders of Arteries and Arterioles 1 0.3
451-459    Diseases of Veins and Lymphatics and Other Diseases of Circulatory System 2 0.7
456       Varicose Veins of Other Sites 1 0.3
459       Other Disorders of Circulatory System 1 0.3
460-519 Diseases of the Respiratory System 327 109.7
460-466    Acute Respiratory Infections 4 1.3
465       Upper Respiratory Infections of Multiple or Unspecified Sites 1 0.3
466       Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis 3 1.0
470-478    Other Diseases of Upper Respiratory Tract 1 0.3
478       Other Diseases of Upper Respiratory Tract 1 0.3
480-487    Pneumonia and Influenza 131 44.0
480       Viral Pneumonia 1 0.3
481       Pneumococcal Pneumonia 3 1.0
482       Other Bacterial Pneumonia 4 1.3
485       Bronchopneumonia, Organism Unspecified 2 0.7
486       Pneumonia, Organism Unspecified 119 39.9
487       Influenza 2 0.7
490-496    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Allied Conditions 134 45.0
490       Bronchitis, Not Specified as Acute or Chronic 2 0.7
491       Chronic Bronchitis 5 1.7
492       Emphysema 25 8.4
493       Asthma 6 2.0
494       Bronchiectasis 2 0.7
496       Chronic Airways Obstruction, Not Elsewhere Classified 94 31.5
500-508    Pneumoconioses and Other Lung Diseases Due to External Agents 34 11.4
500       Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis 10 3.4
501       Asbestosis 3 1.0
502       Pneumoconiosis Due to Other Silica or Silicates 2 0.7
505       Pneumoconiosis, Unspecified 1 0.3
507       Pneumonitis Due to Solids and Liquids 17 5.7
508       Respiratory Conditions Due to Other and Unspecified External Agents 1 0.3
510-519    Other Diseases of Respiratory System 23 7.7
510       Empyema 1 0.3
514       Pulmonary Congestion and Hypostasis 1 0.3
515       Postinflammatory Pulmonary Fibrosis 7 2.3
516       Other Alveolar and Parietoalveolar Pneumopathy 1 0.3
518       Other Diseases of Lung 11 3.7
519       Other Diseases of Respiratory System 2 0.7
520-579 Diseases of the Digestive System 108 36.2
530-537    Diseases of Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum 18 6.0
530       Diseases of Esophagus 6 2.0
531       Gastric Ulcer 2 0.7
532       Duodenal Ulcer 3 1.0
533       Peptic Ulcer, Site Unspecified 6 2.0
537       Other Disorders of Stomach and Duodenum 1 0.3
550-553    Hernia of Abdominal Cavity 3 1.0
552       Other, with Obstruction, without Mention of Gangrene 3 1.0
555-558    Noninfectious Enteritis and Colitis 14 4.7
555       Regional Enteritis 1 0.3
557       Vascular Insufficiency of Intestine 12 4.0
558       Other Noninfective Gastroenteritis and Colitis 1 0.3
560-569 Other Diseases of Intestines and Peritoneum 20 6.7
560       Intestinal Obstruction without Mention of Hernia 7 2.3
562       Diverticula of Intestine 5 1.7
564       Functional Digestive Disorders, Not Elsewhere Classified 3 1.0
567       Peritonitis 1 0.3
569       Other Disorders of Intestine 4 1.3
570-579    Other Diseases of Digestive System 53 17.8
571       Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis 19 6.4
572       Liver Abscess and Sequelae of Chronic Liver Disease 8 2.7
573       Other Disorders of Liver 3 1.0
574       Cholelithiasis 2 0.7
575       Other Disorders of Gallbladder 4 1.3
576       Other Disorders of Biliary Tract 2 0.7
577       Diseases of Pancreas 6 2.0
578       Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage 9 3.0
580-589 Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis 52 17.4
584    Acute Renal Failure 18 6.0
585    Chronic Renal Failure 8 2.7
586    Renal Failure, Unspecified 26 8.7
590-599 Other Diseases of Urinary System 18 6.0
590    Infections of Kidney 1 0.3
593    Other Disorders of Kidney and Ureter 6 2.0
599    Other Disorders of Urethra and Urinary Tract 11 3.7
             Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium 1 0.3
             Childbirth and the Puerperium 1 0.3
             Classified 1 0.3
680-709 Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 4 1.3
700-709    Other Diseases of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 4 1.3
707       Chronic Ulcer of Skin 4 1.3
710-719 Arthropathies and Related Disorders 9 3.0
710    Diffuse Diseases of Connective Tissue 5 1.7
714    Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Polyarthropathies 4 1.3
740-759 Congenital Anomalies 29 9.7
740    Anencephalus and Similar Anomalies 3 1.0
742    Other, of Nervous System 3 1.0
745    Bulbus Cordis Anomalies and Anomalies of Cardiac Septal Closure 5 1.7
746    Other, of Heart 6 2.0
747    Other, of Circulatory System 2 0.7
748    Of Respiratory System 1 0.3
753    Of Urinary System 3 1.0
758    Chromosomal Anomalies 3 1.0
759    Other and Unspecified 3 1.0
760-779 Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 17 5.7
760    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Maternal Conditions Which May Be Unrelated to Present Pregnancy 1 0.3
761    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Maternal Complications of Pregnancy 1 0.3
762    Fetus or Newborn Affected by Complications of Placenta, Cord, and Membranes 1 0.3
765    Disorders Relating to Short Gestation and Unspecified Low Birthweight 4 1.3
768    Intrauterine Hypoxia and Birth Asphyxia 1 0.3
770    Other Respiratory Conditions of Fetus and Newborn 2 0.7
772    Fetal and Neonatal Hemorrhage 2 0.7
777    Perinatal Disorders of Digestive System 3 1.0
778    Conditions Involving the Integument and Temperature Regulation of Fetus and Newborn 1 0.3
779    Other and Ill-defined Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period 1 0.3
780-799 Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-Defined Conditions 16 5.4
797-799    Ill-Defined and Unknown Causes of Morbidity and Mortality 16 5.4
797       Senility without Mention of Psychosis 1 0.3
798       Sudden Death, Cause Unknown 4 1.3
799       Other 11 3.7
E800-999* External Causes of Injury and Poisoning 224 75.2
E800-949    Accidents, All Forms 153 51.3
E810-825       Motor Vehicle Accidents 84 28.2
E810-819          Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents 83 27.9
E812             Other Collision with Another Motor Vehicle 18 6.0
E814             Collision with Pedestrian 3 1.0
E815             Other Collision on the Highway 7 2.3
E816             Loss of Control, without Collision on the Highway 20 6.7
E818             Other Noncollision 8 2.7
E819             Unspecified Nature 27 9.1
E820-825          Motor Vehicle Nontraffic Accidents 1 0.3
E821             Other Offroad Motor Vehicle 1 0.3
                Industrial or Commercial Establishment 1 0.3
E850-949       Nonmotor Vehicle Accidents 69 23.2
E850-858          Accidental Poisoning by Drugs, Medicaments, and Biologicals 5 1.7
E854             Other Psychotropic Agents 1 0.3
E855             Other Drugs Acting on Central and Autonomic Nervous Systems 1 0.3
E858             Other Drugs 3 1.0
E860-869          Accidental Poisoning by Other Solid and Liquid Substances, Gases, and Vapors 4 1.3
E860             Alcohol, Not Elsewhere Classified 2 0.7
                   Preparations Other Than Plant Foods and Fertilizers 1 0.3
E868             Other Utility Gas and Other Carbon Monoxide 2 0.7
E870-876          Misadventures to Patients During Surgical and Medical Care 1 0.3
E870             Accidental Cut, Puncture, Perforation or Hemorrhage During Medical Care 1 0.3
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
7
2.3
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
4
1.3
E879
   		                Other Procedures, without Mention of Misadventure At the Time of Procedure, as the Cause
                  of Abnormal Reaction of Patient, or of Later Complication
4
1.3
E880-888          Accidental Falls 25 8.4
E880             On or from Stairs or Steps 5 1.7
E881             On or from Ladders or Scaffolding 1 0.3
E882             From or Out of Building or Other Structure 2 0.7
E884             Other from One Level to Another 2 0.7
E885             On Same Level from Slipping, Tripping, or Stumbling 2 0.7
E887             Fracture, Cause Unspecified 2 0.7
E888             Other and Unspecified 11 3.7
E890-899          Accidents Caused by Fire and Flames 8 2.7
E890             Conflagration in Private Dwelling 8 2.7
E900-909          Accidents Due to Natural and Environmental Factors 1 0.3
E907             Lightning 1 0.3
E910-915          Accidents Caused by Submersion, Suffocation, and Foreign Bodies 5 1.7
E910             Accidental Drowning and Submersion 2 0.7
E911             Inhalation and Ingestion of Food Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or Suffocation 2 0.7
E912
   		             Inhalation and Ingestion of Other Object Causing Obstruction of Respiratory Tract or
               Suffocation
2
0.7
E916-928          Other Accidents 14 4.7
E916             Struck Accidentally by Falling Object 3 1.0
E919             Caused by Machinery 3 1.0
E920             Caused by Cutting and Piercing Instruments or Objects 1 0.3
E922             Caused by Firearm Missile 2 0.7
E923             Caused by Explosive Material 1 0.3
E928             Other and Unspecified Environmental and Accidental Causes 4 1.3
                   and Dental Drugs 1 0.3
E950-959    Suicide and Self-Inflicted Injury 52 17.4
E950       Poisoning by Solid or Liquid Substances 4 1.3
E952       Poisoning by Other Gases and Vapors 1 0.3
E953       By Hanging, Strangulation, and Suffocation 8 2.7
E955       By Firearms and Explosives 36 12.1
E956       By Cutting and Piercing Instruments 1 0.3
E958       By Other and Unspecified Means 2 0.7
E960-969    Homicide and Injury Purposely Inflicted by Other Persons 12 4.0
E965       By Firearms and Explosives 10 3.4
E966       By Cutting and Piercing Instruments 2 0.7
E980-989    Injury Undetermined Whether Accidentally or Purposely Inflicted 7 2.3
E980       Poisoning by Solid or Liquid Substances 2 0.7
E985       Injury by Firearms and Explosives 3 1.0
E988       Injury by Other and Unspecified Means 2 0.7
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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