Available medical data for SUDDEN men and women
| Both | Men | Women | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death certificate | 190 (100%) | 122 (100%) | 68 (100%) | 1.000 |
| Physician signed | 93 (49%) | 56 (46%) | 37 (54%) | 0.291 |
| Medical examiner report | 97 (51%) | 66 (54%) | 31 (46%) | 0.291 |
| Medical records | 129 (68%) | 80 (66%) | 49 (72%) | 0.419 |
Death certificates are signed by either the participant's physician or the state medical examiner. Medical records were considered available if the participant had either hospital or physician records.
SUDDEN, Sudden Unexpected Death in North Carolina project.