National Death Index

The National Death Index as a source of homicide data: A methodological exposition of promises and pitfalls for criminologists
The National Death Index (NDI), a comprehensive and well-established database compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics, is an untapped source of homicide data that offers identifiable linkages to other data sources while retaining national coverage.
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The National Death Index as a source of homicide data: A methodological exposition of promises and pitfalls for criminologists