Background The Indonesian national Sample Registration System (SRS) is a source of vital
statistical information. This article describes the design of the SRS along with an analysis of …

There are four major sources of vital statistics in India, namely;(a) the Sample Registration
System (SRS),(b) the Civil Registration System (CRS),(c) Indirect estimates from the …

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

This study aims to assess the quality of mortality data from the registration system of
Thailand. The study takes advantage of the Kanchanaburi Project by comparing the deaths …

Background Death registration provides an opportunity for the legal documentation of death
of persons. Documentation of deaths has several implications including its use in the …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the magnitude of under-registration of deaths, by age and sex, in
Thailand. METHODS: The data in this study were derived from two sources: the Thai Survey …

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 …

Objective To analyse the design and operational status of India's civil registration and vital
statistics system and facilitate the system's development into an accurate and reliable source …

Background Birth registration is a child's first right. Registration of live births, stillbirths and
deaths is foundational for national planning. Completeness of birth registration for live births …

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