Cause-specific mortality estimates for Malaysia in 2013: results from a national sample verification study using medical record review and verbal autopsy

Cause-specific mortality estimates for Malaysia in 2013: results from a national sample verification study using medical record review and verbal autopsy

Abstract Background Mortality indicators are essential for monitoring population health. Although Malaysia has a functional death registration system, the quality of information on causes of death still needs improvement, since approximately 30% of deaths are classified to poorly defined causes. Thi...

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Main Authors: Azahadi Omar, Shubash Shander Ganapathy, Mohamad Fuad Mohamad Anuar, Yi Yi Khoo, Chandrika Jeevananthan, S. Maria Awaluddin, Jane Ling Miaw Yn, Chalapati Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Mortality
Cause of deaths
Malaysia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6384-7

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