[Knowledge of causes of death in Algeria. Methods and first results].

Authors :: Belamri S
Aouba A
Pavillon G
Jougla E
Source :: Revue d'epidemiologie et de sante publique [Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique] 2010 Jun; Vol. 58 (3), pp. 226-30. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Apr 24.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Background: This article describes the gradual establishment between 1995 and 2009 of the collection of medical causes of death in Algeria by the National Institute of Public Health (INSP).<br />Methods: The registration of these causes is based on the WHO certificate's model. The codes and rules of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10) were used for coding.<br />Results: Initial results for 2007 show that causes of death have been gathered by INSP for 36.5% of the deaths registered by the civil registrar. Among these causes, cardiovascular diseases occupy the first place. Distributions are different by gender and age.<br />Conclusion: This study is a first step towards the knowledge of the causes of death in Algeria.<br /> (2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)