Table 2

Diagnostic codes used in the classification of causes of death

Causes of death	ICD
	ICD-7	ICD-8	ICD-9	ICD-10
	1960–1968	1969– 1986	1987– 1996	From 1997 onwards
All malignancies	140–205	140–209	140–208	C00–C97
Lung, bronchus and pleura	162–163	162	162	C33–C34
Cerebrovascular disease	330–334	430–438	430–438	I60–I69
Ischaemic heart disease	420 to 422.1	410–414	410–414	I20–I25
Obstructive lung disease	501, 502, 527.1, 241	490–493	490–493	J40-J46
COPD	501, 502, 527.1	491 to 492	491 to 492	J43, J44
Asthma	241	493	493	J45–J46
All external causes	800–999	800–999	E800–999	V01–Y89

COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ICD, International Classification of Diseases.