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Using surname data in U.S. Puerto Rican mortality analysis.

I Rosenwaike1, K Hempstead, R G Rogers

  • 1Graduate School of Social Work, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.

Demography
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Hispanic ethnicity, particularly Puerto Rican origin, may be underreported on death certificates. This study used a Spanish-surname list to adjust mortality data, revealing potential undercounting of this population group.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Hispanic (particularly Puerto Rican) origin may be underreported on death certificates in states with added ancestry items.
  • Accurate mortality data is crucial for understanding population health trends and disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential underreporting of Hispanic ethnicity on New York City death certificates.
  • To develop and apply a surname-based method to adjust mortality data for mainland-born Puerto Rican decedents.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the 1980 Census Bureau Spanish-surname list to code surnames on New York City death certificates.
  • Examined the correspondence between surname type and the reported ancestry item on death certificates.
  • Applied a surname-based method to adjust mortality data for underreporting.

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Main Results:

  • Identified potential underreporting of Hispanic ethnicity among decedents with Spanish surnames.
  • The surname-based adjustment method provided a revised estimate of mortality for mainland-born Puerto Rican decedents.

Conclusions:

  • Spanish-surname analysis is a valuable tool for identifying and potentially correcting underreported Hispanic ethnicity in mortality data.
  • Findings highlight the need for improved methods to accurately capture Hispanic origin on vital records to ensure equitable public health surveillance.