Table 3.
Underlying cause of death in 19,605 known diabetic subjects, and proportion of death certificates with mention of diabetes. Veneto region (Italy), 2008-2010
| Underlying cause of death (ICD-10 codes) | Number of deaths | Mention of diabetes (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (E10-E14) | 2,623 | 100 |
| All circulatory diseases (I00-I99) | 7,096 | 52 |
| Hypertensive diseases (I10-I15) | 773 | 66 |
| Ischemic heart diseases (I20-I25) | 3,090 | 55 |
| Cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69) | 1,540 | 51 |
| All other circulatory diseases | 1,693 | 42 |
| All neoplasms (C00-D48) | 5,556 | 34 |
| Colon, rectum and anus (C18-C21) | 549 | 33 |
| Liver and intrahepatic bile ducts (C22) | 641 | 35 |
| Pancreas (C25) | 600 | 34 |
| Trachea, bronchus and lung (C33-C34) | 1,034 | 33 |
| All other neoplasms | 2,732 | 34 |
| Respiratory diseases (J00-J99) | 1,008 | 48 |
| Digestive diseases (K00-K93) | 878 | 45 |
| All other causes of death | 2,444 | 45 |