Definition

1. Noun:
   • Official demographic data: "Vital statistics" are official records and numerical data concerning the most fundamental human life events, specifically births, deaths, marriages, and sometimes divorces.
   • Public health indicators: This data is systematically collected by government authorities and is used to analyze population trends, public health, and social conditions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The government agency publishes the annual vital statistics for the country.
  • Researchers analyzed vital statistics to study the impact of the healthcare policy.
  • Changes in birth and death rates are clearly shown in the vital statistics.

Advanced Usage

• "to compile vital statistics": The process of gathering and organizing this official data.
  • The department is responsible for compiling vital statistics from every municipality.

Variants and Related Words

• Vital records (n): The official documents, such as birth certificates and death certificates, from which vital statistics are derived.
  • You must contact the county clerk to obtain a copy of a vital record.

Synonyms

• Demographic data: Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
• Population statistics: Numerical data about a population's characteristics.

Related Phrases

• Cause-of-death statistics: A specific subset of vital statistics detailing the reasons for mortality.
  • The report included cause-of-death statistics, which showed a decrease in heart disease.

Related Idioms

• : A humorous or informal phrase referring to a person's body measurements, especially a woman's bust, waist, and hip measurements.
  • The magazine article joked about the actress's vital statistics. (Note: This idiomatic use is separate from the official term.)

Noun

1. data relating to births and deaths and health and diseases and marriages