Describing death in America what we need to know /

Other Authors: Lunney, June Rigby, 1947-, National Cancer Policy Board (U.S.), National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies.
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2003]
Physical Description: xii, 109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Also available in electronic form as viewed Apr. 10, 2003.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction and overview
  • 2. Key data elements pertaining to the end of life
  • 3. Currently available datasets
  • 4. Methodological issues in the collection and use of data about dying
  • 5. Conclusions and recommendations.