1. From Cradle to Grave: How Vital is Vital Registration in the Next Decade, & for Whom? Thursday, January 20, 2011 3:00 – 4:30 pm (EASTERN) Featuring Co-Presenters: Bruce B. Cohen, PhD, Massachusetts Department of Health Joyce A. Martin, MPH & Julia Kowaleski, BA from the National Center for Health Statistics

2. Learning Objectives – By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the history and importance of Vital Registration Describe the strategies and interventions used to gather effective & consistent Vital Registration Define the roles local health departments can play in addressing issues related to Vital Registration Identify at least two resources local health departments can access to address issues about Vital Registration

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