Records of life and death.
Statistics relating to births (natality), deaths (mortality), marriages, health and disease (morbidity). Vital statistics for the United States are published annually by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Health Resources Administration in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
A set of official statistics relating to the population of a place, such as the percentage of live births per thousand, the incidence of particular diseases and the numbers of births and deaths.
Statistics dealing with births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, compiled from official registrations of these events.
Data relating to birth, death, disease, marriage, and health.
Statistics relating to births (natality), deaths (mortality), marriages, health, and disease (morbidity). Vital statistics for the U.S. are published annually by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Evaluating the well-being of a nation’s populace depends on compiling data regarding birth and mortality rates, as well as the reasons behind fatalities.
Data concerning the occurrences of births, deaths, marriages, and diseases.