For the CIs used in the Standards for rates from vital statistics and complex health surveys, this report evaluates coverage probability, relative width, and the resulting percentage of rates flagged as statistically unreliable when compared with previously used standards. Additionally, the report assesses the impact of design effects and the denominator's sampling variability, when applicable.
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