Table 8 Distribution of errors in death certificates with causes of death according to ICD-10 classification (N = 204)
From: Errors in cause-of-death statement on death certificates in intensive care unit of Kathmandu, Nepal
Causes of death | Errors in death certificate | |
|---|---|---|
Absent n (%) | Present n (%) | |
Diseases of the respiratory system | 14 (22.6 %) | 48 (77.4 %) |
Diseases of the nervous system | 13 (38.2 %) | 21 (61.8 %) |
Diseases of the digestive system | 5 (15.2 %) | 28 (84.9 %) |
Diseases of the genitourinary system | 4 (12.1 %) | 29 (87.9 %) |
Neoplasms | 4 (28.6 %) | 10 (71.4 %) |
External causes of morbidity and mortality | 1 (8.3 %) | 11 (91.7 %) |
Diseases of the circulatory system | 1 (16.7 %) | 5 (83.3 %) |
Poisoning | 2 (40 %) | 3 (60 %) |
Others | 0 (0 %) | 5 (100 %) |