United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revising current international standards on civil registration and vital statistics

Proposed outline

United Nations Statistics Division

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

United Nations Statistics Division and vital statistics

Mandate of the United Nations Statistics Division

- Methodological guidelines and standards

Principles and Recommendations

- Collection and dissemination of statistics

United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- Technical assistance

Workshops and handbooks

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The original version in 1953

- vital statistics system was defined as including the legal registration statistical recording and reporting of the occurrence and collection compilation analysis presentation and distribution of statistics pertaining to vital events which in turn include live births deaths foetal deaths marriages divorces adoptions legitimating recognitions annulments and legal separations

- essentially civil registration was defined as a part of vital statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

The first revision - 1973

- vital statistics system irrespective of how it is organized is defined as the total process of (a) collecting by registration enumeration or indirect estimation of information on the frequency of occurrence of certain vital events as well as characteristics of events themselves and of the person(s) concerned and (b) compiling analysing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- introducing enumeration and indirect estimation ndash recognizing the reality of the lack of civil registration in many countries

Principles and Recommendations

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The second revision - 2001

- vital statistics system as the total process of (a) collecting information by civil registration or enumeration on the frequency of occurrence of specified and defined vital events as well as relevant characteristics of the event themselves and of the persons or persons concerned and (b) compiling processing analyzing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- omits indirect estimation ndash as ad hoc and temporary methods

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

United Nations Statistics Division and vital statistics

Mandate of the United Nations Statistics Division

- Methodological guidelines and standards

Principles and Recommendations

- Collection and dissemination of statistics

United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- Technical assistance

Workshops and handbooks

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The original version in 1953

- vital statistics system was defined as including the legal registration statistical recording and reporting of the occurrence and collection compilation analysis presentation and distribution of statistics pertaining to vital events which in turn include live births deaths foetal deaths marriages divorces adoptions legitimating recognitions annulments and legal separations

- essentially civil registration was defined as a part of vital statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

The first revision - 1973

- vital statistics system irrespective of how it is organized is defined as the total process of (a) collecting by registration enumeration or indirect estimation of information on the frequency of occurrence of certain vital events as well as characteristics of events themselves and of the person(s) concerned and (b) compiling analysing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- introducing enumeration and indirect estimation ndash recognizing the reality of the lack of civil registration in many countries

Principles and Recommendations

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The second revision - 2001

- vital statistics system as the total process of (a) collecting information by civil registration or enumeration on the frequency of occurrence of specified and defined vital events as well as relevant characteristics of the event themselves and of the persons or persons concerned and (b) compiling processing analyzing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- omits indirect estimation ndash as ad hoc and temporary methods

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The original version in 1953

- vital statistics system was defined as including the legal registration statistical recording and reporting of the occurrence and collection compilation analysis presentation and distribution of statistics pertaining to vital events which in turn include live births deaths foetal deaths marriages divorces adoptions legitimating recognitions annulments and legal separations

- essentially civil registration was defined as a part of vital statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

The first revision - 1973

- vital statistics system irrespective of how it is organized is defined as the total process of (a) collecting by registration enumeration or indirect estimation of information on the frequency of occurrence of certain vital events as well as characteristics of events themselves and of the person(s) concerned and (b) compiling analysing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- introducing enumeration and indirect estimation ndash recognizing the reality of the lack of civil registration in many countries

Principles and Recommendations

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The second revision - 2001

- vital statistics system as the total process of (a) collecting information by civil registration or enumeration on the frequency of occurrence of specified and defined vital events as well as relevant characteristics of the event themselves and of the persons or persons concerned and (b) compiling processing analyzing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- omits indirect estimation ndash as ad hoc and temporary methods

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

The first revision - 1973

- vital statistics system irrespective of how it is organized is defined as the total process of (a) collecting by registration enumeration or indirect estimation of information on the frequency of occurrence of certain vital events as well as characteristics of events themselves and of the person(s) concerned and (b) compiling analysing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- introducing enumeration and indirect estimation ndash recognizing the reality of the lack of civil registration in many countries

Principles and Recommendations

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The second revision - 2001

- vital statistics system as the total process of (a) collecting information by civil registration or enumeration on the frequency of occurrence of specified and defined vital events as well as relevant characteristics of the event themselves and of the persons or persons concerned and (b) compiling processing analyzing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- omits indirect estimation ndash as ad hoc and temporary methods

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Principles and Recommendations

The second revision - 2001

- vital statistics system as the total process of (a) collecting information by civil registration or enumeration on the frequency of occurrence of specified and defined vital events as well as relevant characteristics of the event themselves and of the persons or persons concerned and (b) compiling processing analyzing evaluating presenting and disseminating these data in statistical form

- omits indirect estimation ndash as ad hoc and temporary methods

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Collection and dissemination of vital statistics

The United Nations Demographic Yearbook

- comprehensive collection

- since 1948

- annual collection

- set of questionnaires

- elaborated in full on the 4th day of this meeting

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Handbooks1) Handbook on Training in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems (2002)2) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Computerization (1998)3) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Developing Information Education and Communication (1998)4) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Management Operation and Maintenance (1998)5) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System Policies and Protocols for the Release and Archiving of Individual Records (1998)6) Handbook on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems Preparation of a Legal Framework (1998)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Technical assistance

Workshops and conferences

1) First African Conference of Ministers in Charge of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Addis Ababa Ethiopia 10-12 August 2010

2) Regional Workshop on Civil registration and Vita Statistics Systems in Africa Dar es Salaam Tanzania 20 June ndash 3 July 2009

3) Workshop on Improvement of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in SADC Region Blantyre Malawi1-5 December 2008

4) 2010 World Programme on Population and Housing Censuses Workshop on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in the UNESCWA Region Cairo Egypt 3-6 December 2007

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Initiative for revising the current set based on

- The need to restructure the current principles and recommendations along the lines of distinguishing between vital statistics and its sources

- The need to update and elaborate onPopulation registersCore topicsHealth institutions records and causes of deathAlign with current versions of international classifications and definitions

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Circular dispatched to all national statistical offices earlier this year

- A concept note was attached

- A set of questions ndash among others on the relevance of international standards for civil registration and vital statistics and whether they need to be revised

- Thirty-five replies were received

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Are international standards for civil registration and vital statistics relevant

ldquo While the International Guidelines for Civil registration and Vital Statistics Systems are still relevant today there are a few areas in our opinion where a review might serve to be usefulrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoThe guidelines in the Principles and Recommendations for Civil Registration and Vital statistics are still relevant beneficial and useful for the country as the guideline to produce quality data helliprdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe existence of international guidelines continues to be of extreme importance especially in what concerns comparability of vital statistics data as well as their timelinessrdquo ndash Portugal

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Should the principles and recommendations be reviewed and revised

ldquoWe highly appreciate your initiative to revise the Principles and Recommendation for a Vital Statistics System because the relevant units of the Armenian National Statistical Service very often use this handbook in practicerdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoEUROSTAT welcomes the initiative of UNSD for reviewing the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statisticsrdquo ndash EUROSTAT

ldquoYour proposal for a review of the current principles and recommendations for civil registration and vital statistics is really appreciablerdquo ndash Italy

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

Reorganizing the structure of principles and recommendations along the lines of the concept note

ldquoThe proposed amendments are appropriate in the overall structure of the recommendations to differentiate the records that may be complementary to information obtained from civil registrationrdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoONS agrees that it is important to distinguish between the data required (vital statistics) and the system of producing those statistics (vital registration population registers administrative sources)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registersrdquo ndash WHO

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Importance of civil registration for vital statistics

ldquoI believe the revised principles and recommendations should emphasize the strong comparative advantages of establishment of a robust CRS in order to produce quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoHowever we think it is important to recognize the unique role that vital registration plays for the individual (eg in recording important life events providing identity and accessing services)rdquo ndash United Kingdom

ldquoWe fully support the need for greater clarity in terms of the differences between civil registration and vital statistics systems and for explanation on the role of civil registration in population registers We hope that in so doing you will also emphasize the legal benefits and human rights aspects of civil registration as was noted in the 2nd revision of the Principlesrdquo ndash WHO

Revision rationale

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On elaborating more on population registers

ldquoIt is very important for Armenia to find in the Handbook the clarifications and assignments on the issues related to the formation of interconnected system of population register and the civil status registrationrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoGiven the strong level of interest amongst some countries in the establishment of population registries any revision to the Principles and Recommendations should clearly outline the strengths and weaknesseslimitations of such registries particularly in terms of delivering quality vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoWe support the idea of giving more importance to the register-based vital statistics and better cooperation with data providers in countriesrdquo ndash Slovenia

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On quality assurance

ldquoldquo(There is the need for) Presenting methods for evaluating the validity of registersrdquo ndash Iran Islamic Republic of

ldquoEstablish the procedures to be used in order to improve the quality of vital statistics with a special focus in births with low weight and the statistics related to the mother and child healthrdquo - Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On core topicsldquoThe variable ldquoSEXrdquo needs to be collected in a direct topic for marriages amp divorces formlistrdquo ndash Malaysia

ldquoThe basic issues presented in the vital statistics need to be analyzed to see if updates have been for example in the case of Mexico as are marriages between same sex which impacts the definition of marriage as in the document of principles and recommendations 2001rdquo ndash Mexico

ldquoWe agree the need to revisit the information that might be considered core The concept note refers to marital status and should be widened to include civil partnership status and de facto household relationships One assumes that demographic analysis covers family and household analysis but this is an important area and perhaps should be specifically mentionedrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On the role of health institutions and cause of death statisticsldquoIt is important to see in the Handbook the guidelines for the health care organizations on the issues related to the registration of causes of deathsrdquo ndash Armenia

ldquoThe cause of death which is not civil registration is a crucial component of national health statistics and also included in vital statistics Because of this absolutely guidelines should include detailed information on causes of death as certifying cause of death coding and training of doctors etcrdquo ndash Turkey

ldquoThe concept note also mentions providing additional guidance with regard to certifying causes of death coding and training of those who certify cause of death hellip There maybe merit in the guidelines including references to linking registration data with data from health sourcesrdquo ndash United Kingdom

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Revision rationale

On coordinationldquoIt would be helpful if the revised Principles and Recommendations included a section that re-affirmed the importance of and best practice in such collaboration in order to deliver quality and timely vital statisticsrdquo ndash Australia

ldquoIn each country in addition to the statistical offices it would be essential to consider the contribution of other bodies with responsibilities in the field of vital statistics to the discussion and consultation processrdquo ndash Portugal

ldquoPoint out the need for the creation of a permanent Committee or an Inter agency Commission for the management of vital statistics management as an advisory body with the purpose of strengthening the Civil Registration System and Vital Statisticsrdquo -Peru

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline of the revised Principles and Recommendations

Based on all these contributions the draft outline consists of three major parts

Part One focuses on vital statistics system ndash definition major features and characteristics

Part Two elaborates on sources of vital statistics

Part Three presents key elements of the vita statistics system

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 1 Definition concepts and use of vital statistics

A Definition of vital statistics

B Recommended definitions of each vital event for statistical purposes

C Uses of vital statistics (in general more specific uses are elaborated under core topics)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part One

Chapter 2 The vital statistics systemA Definition of vital statistics system and sources of dataB Priority in data collectionC Principles for the collection and compilation of vital statistics

1048707 Universal coverage1048707 Continuity1048707 Confidentiality1048707 Regular dissemination1048707 Quality control

D Designation of responsibilities organizational structures of a national vitalstatistics systemE Integration and coordination in the vital statistics system6F Core topics to be collected in a vital statistics system ndash output orientedapproach G Operational principles for compiling and processing of vital statisticsH Presentation of results and data dissemination (including the recommended tabulations presented in the annex)

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 1 Sources of vital statistics ndash a mapping chapter that links the required core data versus data sources

Chapter 2 Civil registration system

A Definition of civil registration

B Role of civil registration

C Characteristics of civil registration

bull Compulsory nature

bull Universal coverage

bull Continuity and permanence

bull Confidentiality

D The civil registration process

E Limitations of civil registration

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 3 Population registers

A Definition

B Links to the civil registration system

C Advantages and limitations

Chapter 4 Health services records

A Definition and concepts

B Advantages and limitations

C Compilation of cause of deaths statistics

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Two

Chapter 5 Other administrative records

A Concepts and definitions

B Court records

C Religious establishment records

Chapter 6 Population censuses and surveys

A Population censuses ndash core topics

B Household sample surveys

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Draft outline ndash Part Three

Chapter 1 Computerization

Chapter 2 Evaluating the quality of vital statistics

Chapter 3 Strategies for improving vital statistics systems

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities

United Nations Expert Group Meeting on International Standards for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems 27- 30 June 2011 New York

Expected outcomes of this meeting

Programme of work follows the draft outline

Discussion on the draft outline and finalization

Elaborating on key issues to be included in the revised set

Follow-up activities