DISEASES OF THE EYE AND EAR (H00-H95)
In 2006, Diseases of the eye and ear (H00-H95) accounted for a total of 13 registered deaths, of which 6 were male and 7 were female. Of these 13 deaths, 10 were older persons aged 65 years and over.
Since 1997, a total of 120 deaths have been attributed to Diseases of the eye and ear. Of these, 48 (44%) were male and 62 (56%) were female.
Diseases of the middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) have accounted for a total of 64 deaths since 1997. Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54) have accounted for a total of 16 deaths.
2.8 Selected Underlying Cause, Diseases of the eye and ear (H00-H95) - 1997-2006 |
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| Cause of death and ICD10 code | 1997-2006 | |
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| CHAPTERS VII and VIII - Eyes and Ears | 120 | |
| CHAPTER VIII Diseases of the ear and mastoid process (H60-H95) | 76 | |
| Diseases of the middle ear and mastoid (H65-H75) | 64 | |
| Suppurative and unspecified otitis media (H66) | 43 | |
| CHAPTER VII Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) | 44 | |
| Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54) | 16 | |
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