Improving Cause of Death Statistics in India
Author Information
Author(s): Mavragani Amaryllis, Abouzahr Carla, Grover Ashoo MBBS, MD, Nair Saritha PhD, Sharma Saurabh MBBS, MD, Gupta Shefali MPH, Shrivastava Suyesh MBBS, MD, Singh Pushpendra PhD, Kanungo Srikanta MBBS, MD, Ovung Senthanro MSW, Singh Charan MA, Khan Abdul Mabood PhD, Sharma Sandeep MBBS, MD, Palo Subrata Kumar MBBS, MD, Chakma Tapas MBBS, MAE, Bajaj Anjali MBBS
Primary Institution: Indian Council of Medical Research
Hypothesis
Can a comprehensive model strengthen cause of death information in selected districts of India?
Conclusion
The study aims to enhance cause of death information, which is crucial for health policy and research.
Supporting Evidence
- Mortality statistics are vital for health policy development.
- A robust surveillance system is essential for obtaining cause of death information.
- Only 22.5% of registered deaths in India are medically certified.
- Training of health workers is crucial for improving cause of death information.
Takeaway
This study is trying to make sure we know why people die better, so we can help make health care better.
Methodology
An uncontrolled, before-after, mixed method study will be conducted in three states in India, focusing on training and interventions to improve cause of death information.
Limitations
The study does not address the training of mortality coders to accurately code the cause of death information.
Participant Demographics
The study will involve health care professionals and community health workers in three states of India.
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