The section on the cause of death on the death certificate is identical worldwide. It has two parts - called Part I and Part II, and a section to record the time interval between the onset of each condition and the date of death.
Part I - is used for diseases or conditions that form part of the sequence of events leading directly to death.
Part II - is used for conditions which have no direct connection with the events leading to death but whose presence contributed to death.
Resources
Cause of death on the death certificate in line with ICD-10, Quick reference guide
International Standards and Recommendations, Training and Tools, 2010
Cause of death on the death certificate in line with ICD-10, Quick reference guide
About this resource
Type of Resource:
International Standards and Recommendations, Training and Tools
Year of Publication:
2010