An Abrupt Drop in Mortality Due to a Specific Disease

question 1

Multiple Choice

An abrupt drop in mortality due to a specific disease from one year to the next is most likely due to:

• A) incorrect listing of cause of death by the physician on the death certificate.
• B) a coding mistake when using the International Classification of Disease (ICD) system.
• C) a change in the International Classification of Disease (ICD) system.
• D) fewer older persons dying from chronic diseases each year.

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