1975 — Mumps; ICD-8 code 072; CA, LA, NC, OH, TX, VA, WI and WY, 1 each — 8

–8 CDC Wonder. Compressed Mortality File, 1968-1978. ICD-8 code 072 (mumps). 1975
US Mumps death rate in 1975 was 0.004
–1 California 0.005 death rate
–1 Louisiana 0.026
–1 North Carolina 0.018
–1 Ohio 0.009
–1 Texas 0.008
–1 Virginia 0.020
–1 Wisconsin 0.022
–1 Wyoming 0.262

Narrative Information

CDC: “Mumps is a contagious disease that is caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite. Then most people will have swelling of their salivary glands (often referred to as parotitis when the parotid gland, located in front and below the ear, swells). This is what causes the puffy cheeks and a tender, swollen jaw.

“Transmission of Mumps. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose, or throat. An infected person can spread the virus by

coughing, sneezing, or talking
sharing items that may have saliva on them, such as water bottles or cups
participating in close-contact activities with others, such as playing sports, dancing, or kissing

“An infected person can spread mumps from a few days before their salivary glands begin to swell to up to five days after the swelling begins. A person with mumps should limit their contact with others during this time. For example, stay home from school and do not attend social events.” (CDC. About Mumps. 3-8-2021.)

How do people die from mumps? “Encephalitis is a rare but serious complication that affects 0.02–0.3% of cases and is responsible for most mumps-associated deaths. Orchitis is the most common complication in post-pubertal males and is reported to occur in 25–50% of mumps infections.” (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (An agency of the European Union). Facts about mumps.)

Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About Mumps. 3-8-2021. Accessed 12-12-2021 at: https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/about/index.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Compressed Mortality File 1968-1978. CDC WONDER On-line Database. 2000. Search for ICD-8 codes 072 (Mumps), year 1975. Accessed 6-6-2019 at: https://wonder.cdc.gov/cmf-icd8.html

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (An agency of the European Union). Facts about mumps. Accessed 12-12-2021 at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/mumps/facts