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This article discusses the need to improve vital statistics in low-income and lower-income countries. It also provides recommendations for improving civil registration with the aim of enhancing vital statistics.

Author
AbouZahr, C., Cleland, J., Coullare, F., Macfarlane, S. B., Notzon, F.C., Setel, P. & Szreter, S.
Source
The Lancet
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Lancet
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