Chapter XX: External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01-Y89), by age group and sex

1. Data source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Vital Statistics, Death Database. The 2002 data contained in this table have been revised (in April 2005)
2. World Health Organization, International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10)
3. The cause of death tabulated is the underlying cause of death. This is defined as (a) the disease or injury which initiated the train of events leading directly to death, or (b) the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury. This underlying cause is selected from a number of conditions listed on the death registration form.
4. Counts in this table exclude deaths of non-residents of Canada.
5. To reduce the size of the table, only causes of death with a frequency of one or more in Canada are reported. Over years, more causes of death will be added as needed.
6. Missing data on sex of the deceased were imputed based on death registration number.
7. The following standard symbols are used in Statistics Canada publications: (..) for figures not available for a specific reference period and (...) for figures not applicable.
8. CANSIM table number 1020540.

Chapter XX: External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01-Y89), by age group and sex

Chapter XX: External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01-Y89), by age group and sex