Causes Of Death

Question 1

How does a coronary a occlusion cause MI?

Answer 1

Occlusion must be >75%

Question 2

Name the 4 classifications of hypoxia

Answer 2

1. Hypoxic hypoxia
2. Stagnant hypoxia
3. Anemic hypoxia
   4 histotoxic hypoxia

Question 3

What is the mechanism of death in spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage? (2)

Answer 3

Irritation of brainstem by blood leading to rapid cardioresp fail or widespread vasospasm affecting vital centres. Immediate death.

Question 4

Name top 5 natural causes of death in age group 15- 44

Answer 4

1 TB
2. HIV
3. Other viral diseases
4. Influenza and pneumonia
5. Disorders involving immune mechanism
Also consider pregnancy complications eg ectopic

Question 5

Name top 5 natural causes of death in age group o

Answer 5

1. Resp and CVS disorders specific to perinatal period
2. Influenza and pneumonia
3. Disorders related to foetal growth and length of gestation
4. Intestinal infections diseases
5. Other disorders originating in perinatal period

Question 6

Name top 5 natural causes of death in age group 1-14

Answer 6

1. Influenza and pneumonia
2. Intestinal infectious diseases
3. Tb
4. Malnutrition
5. Cerebral palsy and other paralytic syndromes

Question 7

Name top 5 natural causes of death in age group 45-64

Answer 7

1. Tb
2. Dm
3. HIV
4. Cerebrovascular diseases
5. Other forms heart disease

Question 8

Name top 5 natural causes of death in age group 65+

Answer 8

1. Dm
2. Cerebrovascular diseases
3. Hypertensive diseases
4. Other forms cardiac diseases
5. Ischaemic heart disease

Question 9

What type of current and voltage cause most deaths?

Answer 9

Ac with low voltage