Assessing state level variation in signature authority and cause of death accuracy, 2005–2017

Assessing state level variation in signature authority and cause of death accuracy, 2005–2017

This study utilized a convergent mixed-methods design to examine whether variation in death certificate certifier type predicts the accuracy of cause of death reporting in the US. We analyzed the content of state statutes, amendments, and policies concerning cause of death signature authority in 200...

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Main Authors: J. Dalton Stevens, Scott D. Landes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Preventive Medicine Reports
Subjects:
Mortality
Cause of death
Signature authority
Death certificate error
Vital statistics
State variation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335520302679

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