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Table 1 Cause-specific mortality rates per 100,000 for injuries in all ages and both sexes in Iran, mean value for 2001 to 2006, by type of external causes [Source: 4]

From: The burden of injuries in Iranian children in 2005

Cause-specific mortality rates per 100,000 in 0-14 years and both sexes in Iran, mean value for 2001-6

ICD-10 Code*

under 1 year

1-4 years

5-9 years

10-14 years

Transport injuries

V00-V99

25.3

16.1

16.3

13.1

Other accidental threats to breathing

W75-W84

13.4

0.8

0.2

0.2

Burn

X00-X19

8.5

4.3

1.4

1.8

Exposure to other specified and unspecified factors

W85-W99, X58

7.7

2.1

1.4

1.2

Accidental poisoning by and exposure to noxious substances

X40-X49

6.8

1.2

0.5

0.5

Falls

W00-W19

4.6

1.9

1

0.7

Accidental drowning and submersion

W65-W74

4.3

4.2

1.8

1.9

Complications of medical and surgical care

Y40-Y84

2.3

0.2

0.1

0.1

Exposure to inanimate mechanical forces

W20-W49

1.9

1

0.8

0.6

Exposure to forces of nature

X30-X39

1.7

0.6

0.7

0.6

Contact with venomous animals and plants

X20-X29

1.5

0.6

0.7

0.5

Intentional injuries

X60-Y36

1.1

0.3

0.3

1.9

Overexertion, privation and travel

X50-X57

0.3

0.04

0.01

0.00

Exposure to animate mechanical forces

W50-W64

0.2

0.1

0.04

0.03

  1. * ICD-10: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision [3]