Citation

Akermann S. Versicherungsmedizin 1994; 46(5): 146-151.

Vernacular Title

Todesursachenstatistik (III). Fundgrube fur die Versicherungsmedizin:

Affiliation

Allianz Lebensversicherungs AG, Stuttgart.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Verlag Versucherungswirtschaft)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7974984

Abstract

Among cardiovascular diseases coronary artery disease ranks first as cause of death in the age group that is of importance for life insurance. It is the main cause of death in males age 30 and up. More females die from cerebral hemorrhage than from coronary artery disease. From age 50 upwards coronary artery disease is also the main cause of cardiovascular death in females. Over two thirds of all deaths due to gastrointestinal diseases are caused by liver disease, mainly cirrhosis of the liver. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes two thirds of all respiratory deaths. Accidental deaths seem to be a male privilege, since only 20 per cent females are involved. Especially young males are at risk to get killed in an accident. The particular situation of accidents in the elderly mainly due to falls is discussed. Neurological, psychiatric illnesses, alcohol and drug addiction are discussed briefly. Males in general are more prone to commit suicide than females who account for only one quarter of all suicide deaths. Hanging was the preferred method. Young males especially are in danger of killing themselves. The importance of this new method of compiling vital statistics for life insurance purposes is discussed. These are the conclusions: 1. Main risk for life insurance is death due to cancer, mainly of the alimentary and respiratory tract. This applies to the population at large. In females breast and genital cancer are of crucial importance. 2. In males cardiovascular diseases cause slightly more deaths than tumors. From age 30 on coronary artery disease is the main cause of cardiovascular death.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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