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[Ill-defined causes of death in the elderly].

Year: 1990

Type: article

Abstract: Over one-half of death certificates from elderly people contain ill-defined causes of death. Usually, signs and symptoms rather than causes of death are registered. Electrolyte imbalance, decubitus ulcer, atherosclerosis, diabetes, etc are some of the most frequently quoted conditions. Adequate preventive programs are jeopardized by lack of more precise information regarding the cause of death and relevant associated conditions in the elderly.

Source: PubMed

Authors: E Cornejo, A Kirschbaum, P Castillo

Institution: University of Chile

Language: Spanish

Topic: Medical Coding and Health Information

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2398789537

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Cited by: 2

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