Premature mortality

8.1 - Premature mortality

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

8.1.1 - Potentially avoidable mortality Note 1

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).

8.1.2 - Other premature mortality than potentially avoidable mortality