vital statistics
Example Sentences
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In Bangladesh, the national government has created a cabinet-level office devoted to building a modern civil registration and vital statistics program.
From New York Times
For LaVelle, 65, the benefits of fencing off critical tortoise habitat surrounded by desert boomtowns, freeways and solar energy facilities were obvious as she ticked off the vital statistics of the young tortoise she discovered.
From Los Angeles Times
In many states, vital statistics agencies send them monthly lists of people who have died, which officials use to update voter registration files.
From Seattle Times
Head of zoological operations, Matthew Webb, said it ensured vital statistics were accurate and up-to-date.
From BBC
“There are ways we can try to bring together vital statistics and surveillance reports,” he said.
From New York Times
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