STATE VITALS: NEW MEXICO

April 15, 2015

The state of New Mexico scores higher than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, preterm births, teen births and low birthweights.

However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, New Mexico has mortality rates that are lower than the U.S. rates for the following causes: heart disease, cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, influenza/pneumonia and kidney disease.

Here is a list of the 15 leading causes of death in New Mexico in 2012 with ICD 10 codes:

1. Malignant neoplasms (C00-C97)

2. Diseases of heart (I00-I09,I11,I13,I20-I51)

3. Accidents (unintentional injuries) (V01-X59,Y85-Y86)

4. Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J47)

5. Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)

6. Diabetes mellitus (E10-E14)

7 (tie).  Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (K70,K73-K74)

7 (tie). Intentional self-harm (suicide) (*U03,X60-X84,Y87.0)

9. Alzheimer’s disease (G30)

10. Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis (N00-N07,N17-N19,N25-N27)

11. Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18)

12. Septicemia (A40-A41)

13. Parkinson’s disease (G20-G21)

14. Essential hypertension and hypertensive renal disease (I10,I12,I15)

15. Assault (homicide) (*U01-*U02,X85-Y09,Y87.1)

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National Kidney Month

March 13, 2015

March is designated National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease.

In 2013, kidney diseases were the ninth leading cause of death in the United States with 47,112 deaths.  There were about 3.9 million people in the U.S diagnosed with kidney disease making up 1.7% of non-institutionalized adults.

More than 10% (more than 20 million) of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older have chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most of them are unaware of their condition (2,3). Major risk factors for CKD include aging, diabetes, and high blood pressure. If left untreated, CKD can lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis or transplantation for survival. However, controlling diabetes and high blood pressure can prevent or delay CKD and improve health outcomes.

More Information:

http://nccd.cdc.gov/ckd/

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/kidney-disease.htm

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STATE VITALS: MISSISSIPPI

November 19, 2014

The state of Mississippi scores lower than the nation overall in drug poisoning deaths.

However,  Mississippi ranks higher than the entire U.S. in mortality for all ten leading causes of death, which include:  heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, kidney disease, influenza/pneumonia and suicide.

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STATE VITALS: ALABAMA

January 2, 2014

Alabama ranks among the top ten states for rates of preterm births, teen births and low birthweight.  Alabama also ranks higher than the entire U.S. in mortality for all ten leading causes of death, which include:  heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, kidney disease, influenza/pneumonia and suicide.

However, since 2005 mortality rates in Alabama for 8 out of 10 of these leading causes of death has declined (all causes except kidney disease and suicide).

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