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National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.). Division of Health Resources Statistics.
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The provisional number of live births and the birth rate per 1,000 population for 1984 were higher than the comparable figures for 1983. The increase in the number of births brought the annual total of births to the highest level observed since 1970, The increase in the birth rate reversed the decline recorded during the previous year.

The number of marriages also increased in 1984 and reached a new national record. However, because the population increased at about the same pace, the marriage rate per 1,000 population remained at the level reported in 1983.

The number of divorces and the divorce rate per 1,000 population for 1984 were lower than the comparable figures for 1983. The divorce rate for 1984 was lower than it had been since 1975.

The provisional number of deaths increased in 1984, reflecting the continued increase in the size of the population, especially at 65 years of age and over. The age-adjusted death rate and life expectancy at birth remained at about the same levels as in 1983. However, the jnfant mortality rate continued to decline in 1984 to the lowest level ever recorded in the United States. Age-adjusted death rates declined in 1984 for Diseases of heart, Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, and Atherosclerosis. Rates increased for Pneumonia and influenza and for Septicemia.

Suggested Citation: National Center for Health Statistics: Annual summary of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths, United States, 1954. Monthly Vital Statistics Report. VOI.33, N0. 13. DHHS Pub. No. (PHS) 85-1120. Public Health Service, Hyattsville, Md., Sept. 26, 1985.

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Birth Rate Divorce Female Humans Infant Infant Mortality Male Marriage Mortality
Series:
Monthly vital statistics report ; v. 33, no. 13, suppl. ; DHEW publication ; no. (PHS) 85-1120.
Monthly vital statistics report ; v. 33, no. 13, suppl. ; DHEW publication ; no. (PHS) 85-1120. Less -
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Journal Issue
Name as Subject:
National Health Interview Survey (U.S.) ; National Health Interview Survey (U.S.)
National Health Interview Survey (U.S.) ; National Health Interview Survey (U.S.) Less -
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United States
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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