Dödsorsaksregistret
Dödsorsaksregistret, which translates to the Cause of Death Register, is a national registry maintained in Sweden. Its primary purpose is to collect and process information on the causes of death for all individuals who die in Sweden. This data is crucial for public health monitoring, epidemiological research, and the compilation of national statistics.
The register is managed by the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen). Medical professionals, primarily
The information within the Dödsorsaksregistret is used for various analytical purposes. It helps track mortality trends,