Description
The purpose of the NSSPM is to provide a resource for surveillance and research in pneumoconiosis. The data are based on pneumoconiosis mortality data obtained annually from the National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (CDC, National Center for Health Statistics). The system includes all deaths from several types of pneumoconiosis listed as underlying or contributing cause of death on death certificates: coal workers' pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, silicosis, byssinosis, pnuemoconiosis due to inhalation of other dust, and pneumoconiosis unspecified.
Supplier(s)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (CDC, NIOSH)
Data Years Available
1968-present
Periodicity
Annual
Mode
Death certificate data are obtained from NCHS.
Selected Content
Causes of death, age, gender, and other demographic characteristics. Usual occupation and industry since 1985 (from approximately 26 states).
References
http://aspe.hhs.gov/datacncl/datadir/cdc5.htm. Accessed September 4, 2010.