Vital Statistics of The United States: Births, Life Expectancy, Deaths, and Selected Health Data brings together a comprehensive collection of birth, mortality, and health data into a single volume. It provides a wealth of information compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics and other government agencies. Features of this publication will include: Over 200 detailed tables on natality, mortality, health, and disease Concise notes that explain the sources of the data, define the terms within each part, and provide references for further guidance Numerous figures which call attention to noteworthy trends in the data