Table 1 Selected primary causes of death
Diagnosis | ICD-10 code |
|---|---|
Cancer (including neoplasms with uncertain behaviour) | C00–C97 and D37–D48 |
Cerebrovascular diseases (stroke) | I60–I69 |
Dementia | F00–F03 and G30 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders (COPD) | J40–J47 |
Heart failure | I50 |
Diabetes | E10–E14 |
Parkinson's disease | G20–G21 |
Chronic kidney disease | N03–N04, N11–N13 and N18 |
Chronic liver disease | K70 and K72–K74 |
Spinal muscular atrophy and related disorders | G12 |
Multiple sclerosis (MS) | G35 |
Neuromuscular disorders | G70–G71 |
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) | B20–B24 |