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United States NVSS Natality Data 1981

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General Info
Geography 
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/1981 - 12/1981
Data type
Vital registration:
  • Nationally representative
  • Subnationally representative
  • Urban-rural 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.