Spokane Counts 2013

Deaths

Summary Measures

Indicator: Deaths

Definition: Rate of deaths per 100,000 individuals.

Why is this important: Tracking death rates may identify groups that are at an increased risk for premature death. The leading cause of death for infants is perinatal conditions that make survival difficult, such as preterm birth or congenital defects. Children and young adults are more likely to die from intentional or unintentional injury. Leading causes of death among older adults are more likely to be related to physical health conditions.

Where are we: In 2009 in Spokane County, there were 4,000 deaths. The death rate significantly increased from 2005 to 2009. The 2009 death rate in Spokane County was significantly higher than that of Washington State and the U.S.

Health Disparities:

Among Spokane County residents in 2009:

As expected, death rates increased as age increased.
Compared to Whites, Blacks, Native Americans/Alaska Natives, and Asian/Pacific Islanders each had a lower death rate.

There was no difference in death rates between males and females.

Additional Information: Chronic conditions are the leading cause of death. Nearly half of all deaths in Spokane County in 2007 were from cancer or heart disease.

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	Data Source	DOH, CHS, 2009
		Rate per 100,000
Geography	Spokane County	859.1 (832.7-886.2)
	WA	722.9 (716.4-729.3)
	U.S.	793.7

	Trend	05-09 Increase

Age	<18 yrs	52.8 (40.1-68.3)
	18-34 yrs	77.2 (61.6-95.4)
	35-44 yrs	176.5 (144.6-213.2)
	45-64 yrs	631.1 (587.4-677.2)
	65+ yrs	4,812.4 (4,640.9-4,988.7)

Sex	Male	834.8 (797.7-873.1)
	Female	882.7 (845.2-921.4)

Race	White	891.9 (864.0-920.5)
	Black	354.1 (248.0-490.2)
	NAAN	502.3 (353.7-692.4)
	API	361.0 (267.0-477.2)

Data Source: Washington State Department of Health, Center for Health Statistics.

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