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U.S. Death Certificate

A U.S. death certificate is an official legal vital record that records identifying details, the place and manner of death, and a medical opinion about cause of death.

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What information is included on a U.S. death certificate and why does it matter?

A U.S. death certificate is an official legal vital record that records identifying details (name, dates, demographics), the place and manner of death, and a medical opinion about cause of death; most...