Under 75 mortality from acute myocardial infarction - ICP Outcomes Framework - Birmingham and Solihull

This dataset presents the crude mortality rate from acute myocardial infarction (AMI) among individuals under the age of 75. Acute myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a critical cardiovascular condition that can lead to premature death if not promptly treated. The dataset captures the number of deaths where AMI is recorded as the primary cause, providing valuable insight into the burden of this condition on the population and supporting efforts to monitor and reduce early mortality from cardiovascular diseases.

Rationale

The primary aim of this indicator is to support the reduction of premature mortality from acute myocardial infarction in individuals under 75 years of age. Monitoring this metric helps public health authorities and healthcare providers assess the effectiveness of prevention, early detection, and treatment strategies for cardiovascular disease.

Numerator

The numerator is defined as the number of deaths where acute myocardial infarction is recorded as the primary condition, identified using ICD-10 codes I21–I22. This data is sourced from the national Death Register.

Denominator

The denominator is the total population under the age of 75, based on figures from the 2021 Census. This allows for the calculation of a crude rate per 100,000 population.

Caveats

There are no specific caveats noted for this dataset. However, as with all mortality data, accuracy depends on the correct recording of cause of death and completeness of registration data.

External References

Specification for AMI Mortality Indicator (NHS Digital)

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