Under-reporting of Live Births in Ontario: 1991–1997

ObjectiveTo examine unregistered births in Ontario and consider related factors, including adoption of administrative fees for birth registration.MethodsDocuments from both the parents and the attending physician are required for births to be entered into Ontario’s live birth database. Our study used data from the Ontario Registrar General to look at the prevalence and characteristics of unregistered births, and a survey of municipal clerks to …