United States NVSS Mortality Data 2018
General Info
Provider
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2018 - December, 2018
Series or system
Data type
Vital registration
Summary
Mortality datasets from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) contain demographic, geographic, and cause of death data. Data are available for a wide time period and smaller geographic regions within the United States, allowing analysis of causes of death, life expectancy, and mortality among regions. The data follow the International Classification of Disease (ICD) rules established by the World Health Organization.
Citation
Suggested citation
National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. United States NVSS Mortality Data 2018. Atlanta, United States of America: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).