Data Asset Summary
Asset Title: National Vital Statistics System
Description: The National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces in the U.S. Data are based on information from all death certificates filed in the 50 states and the District of Columbia and processed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Restricted data available through the Research Data Center include geographical indicators, exact date of birth and death of decedent, among others.
Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) > National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
Category:
Topics: Health
Public Version: Yes