Term: Influenza-Associated Illnesses

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Defined in terms of the following respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia and influenza (ICD-9-CM codes 480-487), acute respiratory diseases (ICD-9-CM codes 460-466) and chronic lung disease (ICD-9-CM codes 490-496), as coded in the Most Responsible Diagnosis field on the hospital discharge abstract.

Related terms 

• Hospital Abstracts Data
• ICD-9-CM
• Influenza Surveillance
• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)
• Most Responsible Diagnosis

References 

• Menec VH, Bruce S, MacWilliam L. Exploring reasons for bed pressures in Winnipeg acute care hospitals. Can J Aging 2005;24 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):121-131. [Abstract] (View)
• Menec VH, Roos NP, MacWilliam L. Seasonal patterns of hospital use in Winnipeg: implications for managing winter bed crises. Healthc Manage Forum 2002;Suppl(4 Suppl):58-64. [Abstract] (View)
• Menec VH, Black C, MacWilliam L, Aoki FY. The impact of influenza-associated respiratory illnesses on hospitalizations, physician visits, emergency room visits, and mortality. Can J Public Health 2003;94(1):59-63. [Abstract] (View)