In this study, it was aimed to examine the deaths that occurred in our country and to determine the most common causes of death in Turkey and the changes in deaths according to age group, gender, marital status, education level and season between 2009-2019. The study, which was planned as a descriptive study, was carried out by examining the statistics of deaths aged 15 and over between the years 2009-2019 on the TUIK website between 05.25.2021-06.07.2021. When the death statistics were examined, it was determined that the most common cause of death was diseases of the cardiovasculer system and its incidence was gradually decreasing. It was observed that the most common age group with deaths was between the ages of 74-85. It was determined that the mortality rates in the winter season were higher than the death rates in other seasons. Considering the legal marital status of the deceased, it was found that the death rate was higher in women who were widowed or divorced and the death rate was higher in men who were married. When the education level was evaluated, it was determined that most of the deaths were individuals with primary school or less education level and the higher the education level, the lower the mortality rate. In this study, it was determined that the most common cause of death was cardiovasculer system diseases, deaths occurred most frequently in the range of 74-85 years, deaths were higher in winter than in other seasons and higher in women who were divorced or widowed, while it was more in married people in men, the death rate decreased as the education level increased. The data will be helpful for health managers and policymakers to develope and improve health. It was concluded that it would be appropriate to raise public awareness, ensure health literacy, take preventive measures, correct and reduce the risk factors that cause increased mortality.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | ORİJİNAL MAKALE |
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Publication Date | February 28, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Volume: 44 Issue: 2 |