National Violent Death Reporting System, [United States], 2002-present (ICPSR 37301)
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National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.)
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The National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) is a state-based reporting system that collects data on violent deaths from all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The data are compiled from death certificates and medical examiner, law enforcement, and toxicology reports. The database covers all types of violent deaths, including information about the context and circumstances of these deaths, for all age groups.