New study examines quality of race and ethnicity data on death certificates
Posted on byA new study has been released that compares race and ethnicity data on death certificates with U.S. Census Bureau information. The result? American Indians and Alaska Natives are poorly reported on death certificates (that is, funeral directors may not be classifying decedents correctly). Reporting is considered good for Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics and excellent for the white and black populations. To read more, click here.
Page last reviewed: October 1, 2008
Page last updated: October 1, 2008
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CDC, National Center for Health Statistics