# of influenza associated deaths, NH
Current Value
64
Definition
Definition: number of annual deaths in NH that list influenza as a contributing cause of death
Primary Data Source: DHHS - Influenza Activity
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/influenza/activity.htm
Other Data Parameters: all deaths (including pediatric if any occured)
Addtional Data Sources, if applicable:
Reporting: Yearly, October-May
Contact: D-H Community Health Improvement, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Steven J. Yannuzzi, Steven.J.Yannuzzi@hitchcock.org
Story Behind the Curve
This measure documents the number of annua deaths in NH that list influenza as a contributing cause of death. This number can fluctuate significantly by year depending on the severity and ease of transmission of the influenza strain present, which varies each year.
Data source: NH DHHS