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Stillbirth

When a baby dies before or during birth, typically after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Grants

Money given by the government to states or organizations for specific projects or purposes, which they do not have to pay back.

Surveillance (public health context)

The ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data to help plan and evaluate public health efforts. In simple terms, it means continuously tracking health events.

Deidentified data

Health information that has had all personal details removed so it cannot be linked back to a specific individual, ensuring privacy.

Risk factors

Conditions, behaviors, or circumstances that make an individual more likely to experience a particular outcome, such as a stillbirth.

Vital statistics unit

A state or local government office responsible for keeping official records of important life events like births, deaths, and marriages.

Authorization of appropriations

A legislative step that allows Congress to set aside money for a program or activity up to a certain amount. It does not actually provide the money, but makes it possible for the money to be provided later.