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Civil Registration and Vital Statistics ( CRVS ) Systems: Defining Their Role in Global Health Data Equity

Year: 2026

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter examines the role of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems in advancing health equity and data equity. It describes how CRVS systems generate continuous, universal, and population-level data on births, deaths, and causes of death, while establishing legal identity and access to essential services across the life course. The chapter explores the governance, legal, and technical foundations of effective CRVS systems and highlights their importance for public health surveillance, health policy, digital public infrastructure, and sustainable development. International case studies illustrate successful implementation strategies and reforms. Practical recommendations are provided for strengthening equitable and inclusive CRVS systems.

Source: Wiley eBooks

DOI: 10.1002/9781394311446.ch14

Authors: Claudia Wells, Philip Setel

Institution: Vital Strategies

Language: English

Topic: Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Bloomberg Philanthropies