Category: American Indians

New study examines quality of race and ethnicity data on death certificates

A 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 Read More >

October 1, 2008 by NCHS

Deaths, race/ethnicity

Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian, death certificate, ethnicity, Hispanic, mortality, National Center for Health Statistics, Native Americans, race, Vital Statistics System