Verifying causes of death in Thailand: rationale and methods for empirical investigation

• Main Authors: Polprasert Warangkana (Author), Pattaraarchachai Junya (Author), Porapakkham Yawarat (Author), Rao Chalapati (Author), Swampunyalert Narumol (Author), Lopez Alan D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cause-specific mortality statistics by age and sex are primary evidence for epidemiological research and health policy. Annual mortality statistics from vital registration systems in Thailand are of limited utility because about 40%...