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Drug deaths by underlying cause

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems

DescriptionICD-10
Accidental drug toxicity Drug-induced death with underlying cause of death: X40-X44, X46
Suicide (including drug) Drug-induced death with underlying cause of death: X60-X64, X66
Undetermined intent (including drug) Drug-induced death with underlying cause of death: Y10-Y14, Y16
Other accidents Drug-related death with underlying cause of death: V00-X39, X45, X47-X59, Y85.9, Y86
Heart disease Drug-related death with underlying cause of death: I00-I99
Suicide (excluding drug) Drug-related death with underlying cause of death: X65, X67-X84, Y87.0
Undetermined intent (excluding drug) Drug-induced death with underlying cause of death: Y00-Y09, Y15, Y17-Y34
Mental and behavioural disorders (including drug) Drug-induced or drug-related death with underlying cause of death: F10-F19, F55
Other causes of mortality Drug-related death with underlying cause of death not included above