nevada vital statistics 2001-2003 - Nevada State Health Division ...

All records are checked for completeness and accuracy, and then given a State file number before they are encoded and
entered into the State’s databases. Birth and death records are kept on permanent file for certification use and amendment when
necessary by the public and various government agencies. Marriage, divorce, and abortion records are not maintained as
separate records after entry into the State’s database.
When a certificate is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, personnel follow up with the providing entity in accordance with
NRS 440.150 to make the necessary corrections and/or improvements to make the record complete and satisfactory. So, it
should be noted that the quality of data presented in this report is directly related to the completeness and accuracy of the
information contained on the certificates.
This report summarizes data compiled from original birth, death, stillbirth and induced abortion, marriage and divorce
records filed with the Office of Vital Records as discussed in NRS 440. Standard forms recommended by the National Center
for Health Statistics are used for all records, with the exception of marriage and divorce.
Users of this publication are welcome to offer their comments and/or suggestions concerning format, content, technical
aspects of the publication, or requests for additional data by submitting them to:
For Information Regarding Certificates:
Office of Vital Records
Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics
Nevada State Health Division
505 E. King St., Room 102
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4749
(775) 684-4175
Fax: (775) 684-4156
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For Information Regarding this Report:
Center for Health Data and Research
Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics
Nevada State Health Division
505 E. King St., Room 102
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4749
(775) 684-4152
Fax: (775) 684-4156