Table 1 Clinical conditions and ICD codes examined for admissions to Royal Darwin Hospital, 1 April – 30 November in 2000, 2004 and 2005 (N = 724 days)
From: Ambient biomass smoke and cardio-respiratory hospital admissions in Darwin, Australia
Clinical group | ICD10 codes | Number of Admissions | Number Indigenous | Number <15 years old |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Respiratory conditions – all | J00–J99 | 1474 | 384 | 548 |
Asthma | J45–46 | 253 | 65 | 149 |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | J40 – J44 | 305 | 76 | 0 |
Respiratory infections | J00–J22 | 778 | 218 | 378 |
Cardiovascular conditions – all | I00 – I99 | 992 | 186 | 12 |
Ischaemic heart disease | I20 – I25 | 422 | 81 | 0 |