Death Certificate=Public Health
I work at a cemetery and everyday we receive death certificates for the cemetery's records. Last week I realized this is public health!! The death certificate is a critical part of vital statistics. Before the certificate is issued, a physician or a coroner must confirm that the person truly is dead, their identity, and the cause, time, and location of their death. This is important for public health because we can keep track of how people are dying and learn the leading causes of death in any given area. This person, for example, had breast cancer.
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