A critical assessment of mortality statistics in Thailand: potential for improvements

A critical assessment of mortality statistics in Thailand: potential for improvements

This study evaluates the collection and flow of mortality and cause-of-death (COD) data in Thailand, identifying areas of weakness and presenting potential approaches to improve these statistics. Methods include systems analysis, literature review, and the application of the Health Metrics Network (...

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Main Authors: Tangcharoensathien Viroj, Faramnuayphol Pinij, Teokul Waranya, Bundhamcharoen Kanitta, Wibulpholprasert Suwit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2006-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Mortality/statistics
Data collection/methods
Death certificates
Cause of death
Autopsy/methods
Interviews/methods
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862006000300019

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