Are all deaths occurring in New York State represented in New Yorks vital statistics database?
• All the death statistics in New Yorks vital statistics database are based on the death records of deaths of New York State residents. The deaths are allocated to the place of usual residence as reported on the death certificates, with one exception. Deaths occurring to inmates of state and federal institutions within the first year of their incarceration are allocated to their residence at the time of admission. After one year, the institution then becomes the place of residence. Deaths of non-residents occurring in New York State are not represented.
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