Which term describes the information about birth and death events collected to track population health?

• A. Vital Statistics
• B. BRFSS
• C. Social Security Act of 1935
• D. CMS

Answer: (A)

The information about birth and death events used to monitor population health is called vital statistics. This term refers to the systematically collected data on life events—births, deaths, and related measures like infant mortality and life expectancy—usually gathered from civil registration systems, birth certificates, Death certificates, and similar records. Vital statistics provide the backbone for tracking trends in mortality, fertility, and overall population health, informing public health planning and policy.

BRFSS is a health risk factor survey collected by phone, not a record of birth or death events. The Social Security Act of 1935 is a law that created Social Security programs, not a data category. CMS is the agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid, not the type of health data described here.