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United States NVSS Natality Data 2005

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
NVSS Natality Data 2005
Geography 
American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2005 - 12/2005
Data type
Vital registration:
  • Subnationally representative
Summary 

Natality data sets from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) contain information collected through birth certificates, which state law requires for all live births. The national collection and publication of births along with other vital statistics data is mandated by federal law.