Vital Statistics in India: Sources and Implications for Public Health

Research Article

Abstract

Vital statistics, including data of births and deaths, are necessary for demographic analysis and public health planning. In India, the Civil Registration System (CRS) and the Sample Registration System (SRS) are the important sources. This study emphasise the importance of vital statistics in measuring fertility, mortality, and life expectancy, and their role. Populations in rural and marginalized populations reduce the reliability. Management of registration infrastructure, increasing awareness, and ensuring interdepartmental coordination are important to enhance data quality. Reliable vital statistics are necessary for effective health planning in India.

Keywords Vital Statistics; Birth Rate; Death Rate; Life Expectancy; Mortality