Premature mortality

8.1 - Premature mortality

Refers to death of individuals who are younger than age 75.

8.1.1 - Potentially avoidable mortality

Refers to premature deaths that could potentially have been avoided through all levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary). Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health Indicators 2012 (Ottawa, Ont.: CIHI, 2012).

8.1.1.1 - Mortality from preventable causes^{Note 1}

Refers to premature deaths that could potentially have been prevented through primary prevention efforts. Mortality from preventable causes is a subset of potentially avoidable mortality. Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health Indicators 2012 (Ottawa, Ont.: CIHI, 2012).

8.1.1.2 - Mortality from treatable causes^{Note 2}

Refers to premature deaths that could potentially have been avoided through secondary or tertiary prevention. Mortality from treatable causes is a subset of potentially avoidable mortality. Canadian Institute for Health Information, Health Indicators 2012 (Ottawa, Ont.: CIHI, 2012).