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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 13, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 28.

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Vital Statistics

INASMUCH as statistics have been compiled from obituary notices appearing in the REVIEW, and unwarranted assertions made therefrom regarding the health of Adventists as a people, it has been thought advisable to secure more definite information concerning the cause of death than usually appears in an obituary notice.
At the recent session of the General Conference this matter was considered, and the following resolution was adopted:—
“Whereas, There is a pressing need for carefully kept vital statistics of the denomination; therefore,—
“Resolved, That we approve of the plan of the Medical Council, for the collection of such statistics, and earnestly recommend that our ministering brethren co-operate with this plan by filling out and returning the required blanks when they send in obituary notices.”
Each ordained minister will be furnished with blanks and instructions, and is earnestly requested to co-operate with the Medical Council in its effort to secure reliable vital statistics.
Compliance with this request will prevent delay in publication of obituary notices pending correspondence.