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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STATE VITALS: NEW HAMPSHIRE

March 9, 2015

The state of New Hampshire scores lower than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and low birthweight.  The state also has the lowest teen birth rate in the country.

However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the granite state has mortality rates that are higher than the U.S. rates for the following causes: cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, accidents, Alzheimer’s Disease, and suicide.

 

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STATE VITALS: NEVADA

February 18, 2015

The state of Nevada scores higher than the nation overall in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean deliveries, preterm births and teen births.

However, among the 10 leading causes of death in the United States, the silver state has mortality rates that are lower than the U.S. rates for the following causes: cancer, stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes.

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

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

2 Malignant neoplasms (C00-C97)

3 Chronic lower respiratory diseases (J40-J47)

4 Accidents (unintentional injuries) (V01-X59,Y85-Y86)

5 Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)

6 Intentional self-harm (suicide) (U03,X60-X84,Y87.0)

7 Influenza and pneumonia (J09-J18)

8 Diabetes mellitus (E10-E14)

9 Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis (K70,K73-K74)

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

11 Alzheimer’s disease (G30)

12 Septicemia (A40-A41)

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

14 Parkinson’s disease (G20-G21)

15 Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids (J69)

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STATE VITALS: MISSOURI

December 17, 2014

The state of Missouri scores lower than the nation overall in percent in births to unmarried mothers, cesarean delivery rate and preterm birth rate.

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

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