CDC Seeks Input on National Death Index Renewal
Published Date: 6/10/2026
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The CDC wants your thoughts on continuing to collect death data through the National Death Index, which helps researchers study health trends and causes of death. This affects public health experts and medical investigators who rely on this info to save lives. Comments are open until August 10, 2026, and the CDC aims to keep data collection useful without adding extra hassle or costs.
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