After studying this chapter, you should be able to

1. List at least four vital events for which statistics are collected by the government.

2. Discuss the procedures for filing birth and death certificates.

3. Explain the purpose of public health statutes.

4. Tell when a medical examiner or coroner is required to sign a death certificate.

5. Cite examples of reportable diseases, and explain how they are reported.

6. Identify three types of reportable injuries.

7. Discuss federal drug regulations.

8. State the purpose of the Controlled Substances Act.