Principles and Recommendations for a Vital Statistics System Rev. 2

Principles and Recommendations for a Vital Statistics System, Revision 2 was adopted by the Statistical Commission at its thirtieth session, in 1999. It updates Principles and Recommendations for a Vital Statistics System, Revision 1 which was published in 1973.2 It provides guidance in (a) improving civil registration; (b) enhancing coordination and communication between the authorities responsible for civil registration and vital statistics; (c) using census- and survey- based information on fertility and mortality; and (d) responding more effectively to new and emerging user requirements.