Learn about CRVS systems for tracking births, deaths, and life events. Explore data quality, equity, and policy applications.
Learn about CRVS systems for tracking births, deaths, and life events. Explore data quality, equity, and policy applications.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems and their crucial role in population health. Students will learn about the fundamental components of CRVS systems, including their importance in tracking births, deaths, and other vital events. The curriculum covers the current global state of birth, death, and cause of death data, as well as the challenges associated with collecting this information. Participants will explore the core functions of CRVS systems, data quality issues, and methods for strengthening these systems. The course emphasizes the importance of equity and gender-transformative approaches in CRVS to ensure comprehensive population coverage. Through expert-led lectures and practical examples, students will gain insights into how CRVS data informs policy decisions, tracks trends, and supports intervention planning, particularly for addressing noncommunicable diseases.
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What you'll learn
Define the importance of CRVS and challenges in collecting birth, death, and cause of death data
Explain core functions of civil registration and vital statistics and their implementation formats
Consider strategies to strengthen CRVS and address data quality issues
Understand the importance of equity and gender-transformative approaches in CRVS systems
Identify how CRVS data informs population-level decision-making and policy priorities
Explore methods such as medical certification of cause of death and verbal autopsy
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There are 2 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems and their critical role in population health. It covers the fundamentals of CRVS, including its importance in tracking births, deaths, and other vital events, as well as the current global state of data collection in these areas. Students will learn about the core functions of CRVS systems, various formats of vital event records, and the importance of data confidentiality. The course also addresses challenges in CRVS implementation, including data quality issues and strategies for strengthening these systems. Special attention is given to equity considerations and gender-transformative approaches in CRVS to ensure comprehensive population coverage. Through expert-led lectures and practical examples, participants will gain insights into how CRVS data informs policy decisions, tracks trends, and supports intervention planning, particularly for addressing noncommunicable diseases.
Using Data Systems to Count Births, Deaths, and Causes of Death
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Challenges in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
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Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Michelle Colder Carras is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, specializing in the intersection of video games and mental health. With a PhD in Mental Health from Johns Hopkins, she has dedicated her research to understanding how gaming can influence mental well-being, exploring both its positive aspects and potential risks, such as gaming addiction. Her work emphasizes the importance of community and connection through gaming, particularly for individuals who may feel isolated. Dr. Colder Carras has collaborated with various stakeholders, including psychologists and game developers, to develop interventions that leverage the benefits of gaming while addressing its challenges. She has authored numerous publications on topics related to digital well-being and is actively involved in research that aims to inform public health policies regarding technology use.
Innovating Global Health through Digital Solutions
Dr. Smisha Agarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins University and serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Global Digital Health Innovation. With a robust academic background that includes a PhD from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and dual degrees in MBA and MPH from Johns Hopkins, Dr. Agarwal specializes in enhancing maternal and newborn health in low-income settings by strengthening community health systems through innovative technology solutions. Her research focuses on leveraging digital devices and data analytics to improve primary healthcare services, particularly through the development of digital clinical decision support tools and mobile health interventions. Notably, she played a key role in launching the WHO's first guidelines on digital health interventions aimed at strengthening health systems globally. Prior to her current role, she led significant projects with the Population Council and founded Global Health Bridge, a non-profit dedicated to improving health service delivery in India. Dr. Agarwal's work exemplifies her commitment to using technology to address critical health challenges faced by vulnerable populations worldwide.
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