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Delaware Public Health Mortality Trends
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Detailed insights into mortality patterns in the US state of Delaware spanning the years 2009 through 2016. This dataset is derived from the Delaware certificate of death and furnishes detailed information regarding demographic factors, specific causes of death, and the location where the death occurred. The structure provides a solid foundation for analysis of mortality trends and public health planning.
Columns
- YEAR: The year in which the death was recorded.
- STATE OF RESIDENCE: The state where the decedent resided. While primarily focusing on Delaware, some residents of other states are recorded.
- COUNTY OF RESIDENCE: The specific county of residence for the decedent, which includes locations such as New Castle and Sussex.
- GENDER: The recorded gender of the decedent (e.g., Male, Female).
- RACE: The racial category of the decedent (e.g., WHITE, BLACK).
- AGE GROUP: The grouping used for the decedent’s age, with the majority of records falling into the 75+ category.
- EDUCATION: The number of years of education completed by the decedent.
- CAUSE OF DEATH: The primary cause of mortality, allowing for analysis of leading causes like Ischemic heart disease.
- PLACE OF DEATH: The location or type of place where death was recorded (e.g., Residence, Inpatient, Emergency Room, Nursing Home).
- COUNT: A column where the value is consistently "1", facilitating easy aggregation of records.
Distribution
The data is presented in a tabular structure and is available in a CSV file format named
deaths.csv. The file size is approximately 6.28 MB. The collection contains 10 distinct columns and totals 69,349 records.Usage
This data is highly valuable for understanding mortality trends and supporting public health planning and policy development. It informs detailed research on leading causes of death and their impact on society. The structure supports demographic analysis by tracking patterns related to age, gender, race, and education of decedents. It also assists in place of death analysis, aiding strategic planning for healthcare facilities and services.
Coverage
The data covers deaths recorded in Delaware between 2009 and 2016, offering temporal precision to track trends over time. Geographically, it focuses heavily on Delaware residents and their county of residence, although a small percentage of records pertain to out-of-state residents. Demographic coverage includes detailed segmentation by gender, race, specific age groups, and education level.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public Health Authorities: Utilising data to inform policy development and resource allocation based on mortality patterns.
- Academics and Researchers: Conducting studies on mortality trends, demographic shifts, and the burden of specific diseases.
- Healthcare Administrators: Gaining insight into where deaths occur to inform strategic planning for nursing homes, emergency facilities, and inpatient services.
- Demographers: Tracking detailed patterns in population mortality based on factors like age and education.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Delaware Mortality and Demographics (2009-2016)
- US State Death Certificate Insights
- Delaware Public Health Mortality Trends
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Original Data Source: Delaware Public Health Mortality Trends
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