Topic/focus: Disease - Specific / Registry, Vital Events Year(s): 2004 - 2008 Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Study and sample characteristics: Summary statistics based on vital records, police reports, medical examiner reports Universe: Violent deaths in Wisconsin Variables: n/a Access: Publically available Cost: Free online Key web links: Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System (WVDRS) Primary Institutional Contact: EDRC Coordinator (tchelius@mcw.edu)
Summary: The Wisconsin Violent Death Reporting System (WVDRS) is a statewide, active surveillance system that collects detailed information on all suicide deaths, all homicide deaths, deaths of undetermined intent, deaths resulting from legal intervention, and deaths related to unintentional firearm injuries that occur in Wisconsin. See also the National Violent Death Reporting System.