vital statistics
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Definition
- 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
- data relating to births and deaths and health and diseases and marriages