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Show V. Mortality Mortality consists of three components based on death certificate data: total mortality, infant mortality, and premature death. These measures are traditional and are often cited as the most precise measurements of health. Considering all mortality measures, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Utah, and Minnesota rank highest; Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, and South Caroline rank lowest. 1. Total Mortality Total mortality is an accurate, reliable measure of the effects of poor heath. The mortality rate, adjusted for age and race, is an average of the most recent three years of data. Data are from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1996-1998. Utah Hawaii West Virginia United States 6 790.9 deaths per 100,000 population 1 603.5 deaths per 100,000 population 50 1,006.3 deaths per 100,000 population - 881.2 deaths per 100,000 population 2. Infant Mortality Represents many factors surrounding birth, including, but not limited to: the health of the mother, prenatal care, quality of the health services delivered to the mother and child, and infant care. High infant mortality rates are often considered preventable and thus can be influenced by various education and care programs. Ranks are based on 1998-1999 data from the National Center for Health Statistics. Utah New Hampshire Mississippi United States 3 5.2 deaths per 1,000 live births 1 4.8 deaths per 1,000 live births 50 10.3 deaths per 1,000 live births - 7.1 deaths per 1,000 live births 3. Premature Death Measures the loss of years of productive life due to death before age 75. This is a definition developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Potential Life Lost and is abbreviated as YPLL-75. As an example, the death of a 25 year old would account for 50 years of lost life, while the death of a 60 year-old would account for 15 years. Utah Minnesota Mississippi United States 7 6,137 years lost per 100,000 population 1 5,590 years lost per 100,000 population 50 10,583 years lost per 100,000 population - 7,455 years lost per 100,000 population Utah's Health: An Annual Review Volume VIII 113 |
