Deaths: final data for 1999.

摘要: Objectives This report presents final 1999 data on U.S. deaths and death rates according to demographic medical characteristics. Trends patterns in general mortality, life expectancy, infant maternal mortality are also described. A previous presented preliminary for 1999. Methods In a total of 2,391,399 were reported the United States. tabulations information certificates completed by funeral directors, attending physicians, examiners, coroners. Original records filed State registration offices. Statistical is compiled into national base through Vital Statistics Cooperative Program National Center Health (NCHS), Centers Disease Control Prevention. For first time report, age-adjusted based upon year 2000 population causes processed accordance with Tenth Revision International Classification Diseases (ICD-10). Results The rate States was 881.9 per 100,000 standard population, 0.7 percent increase from 1998 rate, expectancy at birth remained same 76.7 years. all death, age-specific rose those 45-54 years, 75-84 85 years over declined number age groups including 5-14 55-64 65-74 Aortic aneurysm dissection made its debut list leading atherosclerosis exited list. Heart disease cancer continued be second death. firearm injuries decreased sixth consecutive year, declining 6.2 between 7.1 1,000 live births, not statistically different 1998. Conclusions Generally, long-term trends. Life unchanged despite slight record low achieved Although 1998, trend has been steady but slowing decline. Some measures women persons worsened