Methodology/Data Notes

This report contains data on the 50 most populous cities and boroughs in Pennsylvania based on the most recent decennial census population (2020 at the time of publication).

Rates based on less than 10 events are considered statistically unreliable and are not displayed (NA).

Rates are not calculated for youth death occurrences.

Infant mortality rates are per 1,000 live births for specified year/s and race or ethnicity.

ICD 10 Codes:

Motor Vehicle Accidents (V02-V04, V09.0, V09.2, V12-V14, V19.0-V19.2, V19.4-V19.6, V20-V79, V80.3-V80.5, V81.0-V81.1, V82.0-V82.1, V83-V86, V87.0-V87.8, V88.0-V88.8, V89.0, V89.2)

Nontransport Accidents (W00-X59, Y86)

Homicide (assault) (U01-U02, X85-Y09, Y871)

Intentional Self-harm (Suicide) (U03, X60-X84, Y87.0)

Low birth weight is less than 2,500 grams or 5 pounds and 9 ounces.

Preterm births are less than 37 weeks gestation.

Starting in 2013, breastfeeding calculation changed to exclude infants not living at time of birth certificate reporting.

Any unknown data are excluded from calculations.

Starting in 2013, race was derived from multiple race selections. Prior to 2013, race was derived from a single race designation. For example, starting in 2013, “White” means that it was the only race selected from a list of multiple race selections. Prior to 2013, “White” means that the single race designation was “White”.

Hispanics can be of any race.

Asian/PI is Asian or Pacific Islander.

Disclaimer

The Department specifically disclaims responsibility for any analyses, interpretations, or conclusions made by the user of this data product.