Background Mortality indicators are essential for monitoring population health. Although
Malaysia has a functional death registration system, the quality of information on causes of …

Background Cause-specific mortality statistics by age and sex are primary evidence for
epidemiological research and health policy. Annual mortality statistics from vital registration …

Reliable information on causes of death is essential for an evidence-based health policy.
There is a challenge in ascertaining the cause for deaths occurring without medical …

Background Almost 400,000 deaths are registered each year in Thailand. Their value for
public health policy and planning is greatly diminished by incomplete registration of deaths …

This study evaluates the collection and flow of mortality and cause-of-death (COD) data in
Thailand, identifying areas of weakness and presenting potential approaches to improve …

Abstract Background In Thailand, 35% of all deaths occur in hospitals, and the cause of
death is medically certified by attending physicians. About 15% of hospital deaths are …

Background Mortality statistics from death registration systems are essential for health policy
and development. Indonesia has recently mandated compulsory death registration across …

SUMMARY A systematic approach to death registration and reporting is essential for studies
and comparison within or between countries. One of the accepted methods in the system is …

Background Mortality statistics are key inputs for evidence based health policy at national
level. Little is known of the empirical basis for mortality statistics in China, which accounts for …

Background The vital registration system in Myanmar has a long history and geographical
coverage is currently high. However, a recent assessment of vital registration systems of 148 …