vital statistics

"Vital statistics" provide essential data on life events like births, deaths, and marriages, crucial for demographic studies and public health planning.

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Definition

C1Demography

(technical, academic)Data on births, deaths, and marriages used to analyze population dynamics and trends.

Example

  • Vital statistics indicate a significant increase in the birth rate over the past decade.

C1Public Health

(technical, academic)Information on life events such as births and deaths, crucial for monitoring public health and planning healthcare services.

Example

  • Public health officials rely on vital statistics to track disease outbreaks and allocate resources.

B2Physical Measurements

(informal)Measurements of a person's body, typically the bust, waist, and hips.

Example

  • The model's vital statistics were prominently featured in the fashion magazine.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "vital statistics":

vital signs