Table 1 Description of datasets

Region

India

South Africa

Bangladesh

Multiple

Sample size

12,225

5,823

3,270

2,064

Ages

1-59 months

15-64 years

20-64 years

28 days – 11 years

Number of causes of death

15

16

15

21

Population

Community deaths

Community deaths

Community deaths

Hospital deaths

Cause of death physician classification

Dual, independent coding of VA records, disagreements resolved by reconciliation, and remaining cases by adjudication by a third physician

Dual, independent coding of VA records, disagreements resolved by third physician

Single coding of VA records followed by a second screening by another physician or experienced paramedic

Hospital certified cause of death, including clinical and diagnostic tests