NCHS - All-County Linked Births/Infant Deaths File with Exact Dates of Birth and Death

Description

This dataset includes all infant deaths that were linked to their corresponding birth certificate and includes all items released in the public-use file. Additional information in this file includes state and county of residence and exact dates of birth and death (which includes day of month, month, and year).

Data Access

Where to Apply

https://www.cdc.gov/rdc/

Fees

NCHS management, access and other fees apply. https://www.cdc.gov/rdc/application-process/fees-and-invoicing.html

Access Modality

Is a Public-Use Version (PUF) Available?

Public Version URL

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/vitalstatsonline.htm

Summary of Differences

The restricted-use file may include lower-level geography and select variables not available on the public-use file due to possible disclosure risk. Most restricted-use geographic NCHS variables can only be used to merge external data or to categorize geographic areas with similar characteristics. Researchers should not estimate regions smaller than the specific survey's sample design would support, even when smaller levels of geography are available.

Does Geography Differ from Public Version?

Does Level of Variable Detail Differ from Public Version?

Yes