Why Is This Important?

The deaths of younger adults present a public health concern and an opportunity for prevention. The leading cause of death among persons aged 25-44 years is unintentional injury. These deaths are, for the most part, preventable.

Definition

Deaths among residents aged 25 through 44 years

Data Sources

• Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Statistics and Registry, New Jersey Department of Health
  (https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/)
• Population Estimates, State Data Center, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  (https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/demographics/population-household-estimates/)

How the Measure is Calculated

• Numerator:

  Number of deaths among persons aged 25-44 years

• Denominator:

  Estimated number of persons aged 25-44 years in the population

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:

• Deaths among Persons 15-24 Years Old
• Deaths among Persons 45-64 Years Old

Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:

• Self-Reported Breast Cancer Screening Among Women
• Self-Reported Cholesterol Screening
• Self-Reported Cervical Cancer Screening
• Self-Reported Prostate Cancer Screening

Related Risk Factors Indicators:

• Alcohol Consumption - Binge Drinking
• Incidence of All Invasive Cancers
• Cardiovascular Disease - High Blood Pressure
• Cardiovascular Disease - High Cholesterol
• Mental Health: Depression
• Mental Health: Adult Self-reported Mental Distress
• Obesity Among Adults
• Physical Activity among Adults
• Seatbelt Usage (Self-Reported)

Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:

• Deaths due to Cancer
• Deaths due to COVID-19
• Deaths due to Heart Disease
• Homicide
• Deaths due to Motor Vehicle-Related Injuries
• Deaths due to Unintentional Poisoning
• Suicide
• Deaths due to Unintentional Injury

Health Topic Pages Related to: Deaths among Persons 25-44 Years Old

• Mortality