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HOW THIS REPORT IS ORGANIZED

1999 Annual Report

View the 1999 Annual Report in it's entirety. Use either the Table of Contents or bookmarks to navigate through the document.

Executive Summary

The executive summary includes population estimates, vital events (births, deaths, marriages, divorces and adoptions), and rates in Alaska for the 1999 calendar year.

Introduction

The introduction provides an overview of Alaska, information on population and demographics and an explanation of how vital statistics are collected and recorded.

Births

This chapter includes tables and charts showing numbers of births and rates by census areas and Native regional corporation boundaries; births by race, marital status, age, and education of mothers; prenatal care, place of birth, and birth weight.

Fetal and Infant Deaths

This chapter includes tables showing fetal and infant deaths and mortality rates by census areas and Native regional corporation boundaries; and infant deaths by selected causes of death.

Child and Adolescent Deaths

This chapter provides specific information on deaths to children from ages 0 through19 years of age.

Deaths

This chapter includes charts and tables on deaths by census area and Native regional corporation area; death rates, causes of death; and age, gender, and race of decedents.

Adoptions

The adoption chapter provides information on census areas and Native regional corporation boundaries where adoption decrees were granted, adoptions by age, and adoptions by race.

Marriages and Divorces

This chapter provides information on the number and rates of marriages and divorces by residence census areas and Native regional corporation boundaries, and divorces by type of decree.

Appendix A: Definition of Terms

Appendix A contains definitions of terms used in the annual report.

Appendix B: Technical Notes

Appendix B contains technical information explaining use of vital statistics and formula calculations.

Appendix C: Mortality

Appendix C shows ICD9 codes used in specific causes of death.

Appendix D: Prenatal Care

Appendix D explains the criteria for determining level of prenatal care.

Appendix E: Determination of Child's Race

Appendix E explains how a child's race at birth is determined for use in this report.

Appendix F: Year 2000 Health Objectives

Appendix F shows several Year 2000 health objectives and the measures achieved for each in 1997 through 1999.

Appendix G: Sample Certificates (Not available)

Appendix H: Geographic Information

Appendix H includes each village in Alaska and the census area and Native regional corporation within which it lies.

Appendix I: Population Overview

Appendix I includes population estimates for 1999 used in this report.

HOW TO OBTAIN A PRINTED COPY

The 1999 Annual Report of the Bureau of Vital Statistics is available at many local libraries throughout the state. A limited number of printed copies are available directly from the Bureau. We welcome any comments, questions, or concerns you may have about this report. You may contact us at:

Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Division of Public Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
5441 Commercial Blvd.
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone: (907) 465-8604
Fax: (907) 465-4689
E-mail: BVSResearch@health.state.ak.us

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Most of the data and health indicators presented in this report are based upon information supplied by many people throughout the state. Birth mothers, doctors, midwives, other birth attendants, medical facilities, medical examiners, magistrates, funeral directors, and a host of other individuals complete information on vital records.

The staff of the Bureau of Vital Statistics extends our gratitude to each person who participated in our data gathering effort. Accurate data are essential to the Bureau's efforts to report reliable vital event information. We appreciate the assistance of others in maintaining the integrity of our data.

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