Under 75 mortality rate from Heart Failure - ICP Outcomes Framework - Birmingham and Solihull Wards

This dataset provides the crude mortality rate from Heart Failure among individuals under the age of 75. It reflects the number of deaths where Heart Failure is identified as the primary cause, based on ICD-10 codes I500, I501, and I509. The data supports public health surveillance and strategic planning aimed at reducing premature deaths from cardiovascular conditions.

Rationale

Heart Failure is a major cause of premature mortality and a key indicator of cardiovascular health. Tracking the under 75 mortality rate from Heart Failure enables health authorities to monitor trends, evaluate the impact of interventions, and inform policies aimed at improving outcomes and reducing avoidable deaths.

Numerator

The numerator is the number of deaths where Heart Failure is recorded as the primary condition. This is determined using ICD-10 codes I500, I501, and I509, with data sourced from the Death Register.

Denominator

The denominator is the total population under the age of 75, as reported in the 2021 Census. This provides the population base for calculating the crude rate per 100,000 individuals.

Caveats

There are no specific caveats noted for this dataset. However, users should be aware that crude rates do not adjust for differences in age distribution within the under 75 population, which may affect comparisons across regions or time periods.

External References

For more information on ICD-10 codes and mortality classifications, refer to the World Health Organization ICD-10 Browser.

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