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Autopsy rate according to number of recorded causes of death
| Number of recorded COD | N deaths | N autopsies | Autopsy rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only underlying COD | 30064 | 1556 | 5.2% |
| One contributing COD | 18590 | 1269 | 6.8% |
| Two contributing COD | 7769 | 641 | 8.3% |
| Three contributing COD | 3156 | 254 | 8.0% |
| COD unknown | 181 | 16 | 8.8% |
| Total | 59760 | 3720 | 6.2% |
