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Death in Anchorage in 1986.

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    Alaska Medicine
    |March 1, 1989
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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Mortality Statistics

    Background:

    • In 1986, Anchorage experienced a slight increase in total deaths compared to 1985.
    • The age-adjusted death rate in Anchorage exceeded the national average in 1986.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze trends in mortality rates in Anchorage between 1985 and 1986.
    • To compare Anchorage's death rates, particularly for violence and motor vehicle fatalities, with national rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of mortality data for Anchorage in 1985 and 1986.
    • Age-adjustment of death rates for comparison with national data.
    • Categorization of deaths by cause, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, violence, and specific factors like alcohol and firearms.

    Main Results:

    • Cardiovascular deaths increased, while cancer deaths remained stable from 1985 to 1986.
    • Mortality from violence decreased but remained three times the national rate, disproportionately affecting Alaska Natives.
    • Motor vehicle fatalities declined but were linked to alcohol; gunfire caused 1 in 21 deaths, and cocaine caused 8 deaths.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite a stable crude death rate, age-adjusted rates highlight public health concerns in Anchorage.
    • High rates of violent deaths, particularly among Alaska Natives, and alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities require targeted interventions.
    • Specific causes like gunfire and cocaine use contribute significantly to mortality and warrant further investigation and prevention efforts.

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