International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages : Dimensions and Sources

Panel on Understanding Divergent Trends in Longevity in High, Population Committee, National Research Council

ISBN 10: 0309157331 / ISBN 13: 9780309157339

Published by National Academies Press, 2011

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Synopsis:

International Differences in Mortality at Older Ages examines patterns in international differences in life expectancy above age 50 and assesses the evidence and the arguments that have been advanced to explain the poor position of the United States relative to other countries. The papers in this deeply researched volume consider issues of measurement, data, theory, and research design and the authors propose areas for future high-priority research. In addition to examining the differences in mortality around the world, the papers in this volume examine health factors and life-style choices commonly believed to contribute to the observed international differences in life expectancy. They also assess what are proposed as strategic opportunities for health-related interventions. This book offers a wide variety of disciplinary and scholarly perspectives to the study of mortality, and it offers in-depth analyses that can serve health professionals, policy makers, statisticians, and researchers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: International Differences in Mortality at ...
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good