Table 1

Underlying causes of death grouped into six major categories (ICD codes)

ICD 6–7 (1951–68)ICD 8 (1969–93)
Cardiac or vascular diseases330–334, 400–468390–458
Cancers140–205140–209
Accidents or suicideE800–E999E800–E999
Respiratory tract diseases and infections001–138, 241, 470–527000–136, 460–519
Multiple sclerosis345340
MiscellaneousAll otherAll other