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Mortality from infectious diseases in Israel, 1979-1992, based on revised ICD-9 codes: Implications for international comparisons

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  • Shohat, T.
  • Harari, G.
  • Green, M.S.

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Objectives. This study examined trends in infectious disease mortality rates in Israel between 1979 and 1992, using a traditional and a revised set of International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes. Methods. A revised scheme of ICD-9 codes was used to compute mortality rates from infectious diseases for the period 1979 through 1992 by sex and for different age categories. Results. Age-adjusted infectious disease mortality rates based on the revised ICD-9 codes were 3 times higher than those based on traditional codes. Between 1979 and 1992, age-adjusted mortality rates declined more under the revised method than under the traditional method (20% vs 1.7%). Conclusions. The revised set of ICD-9 codes allows a more comprehensive view of the burden of infectious diseases on public health.

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  • Shohat, T. & Harari, G. & Green, M.S., 1999. "Mortality from infectious diseases in Israel, 1979-1992, based on revised ICD-9 codes: Implications for international comparisons," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 89(12), pages 1855-1857.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1999:89:12:1855-1857_7
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