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    • The Mortality Surveillance System (MSS) tracks mortality data.
    • This report follows the first year's findings, published previously.
    • Surveillance is defined as ongoing, practical scrutiny to detect trends.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present statistical charts and text from the second year of MSS data.
    • To provide monthly data and model statistics for fitted curves.
    • To detect changes in mortality trends and distribution for timely interventions.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of mortality data collected over the second year.
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    • Publication in the Monthly Vital Statistics Report (MVSR).

    Main Results:

    • Presents statistical charts and text for the second year of MSS.
    • Includes monthly data and model statistics for fitted curves.
    • Details findings published in MVSR volumes 39 (2) to 40 (1).

    Conclusions:

    • The MSS effectively detects changes in mortality trends.
    • Timely detection facilitates prompt investigative and control measures.
    • Continued surveillance is crucial for public health monitoring.