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Population studies of mortality.

S H Preston1

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, USA.

Population Studies
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Population Studies journal advances mortality research, particularly in data-poor nations. However, measuring adult mortality in developing countries remains a significant challenge compared to child mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Mortality Studies
  • Population Health

Background:

  • Population Studies is a leading journal for demographic research on mortality.
  • The journal has published key advances in mortality measurement, especially in data-limited regions.
  • It has featured influential assessments of mortality change sources, with case studies from England and Wales, and Sri Lanka.

Observation:

  • In the 1980s, demographic surveys facilitated detailed analyses of child mortality correlates.
  • Research on child mortality has reached a point of diminishing returns.
  • Declining child mortality has shifted focus towards adult mortality patterns.

Findings:

  • Demographic research has made significant strides in measuring child mortality, even in data-poor settings.

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  • The journal has historically prioritized and excelled in child mortality research.
  • Current demographic methodologies are less equipped to measure and analyze adult mortality in developing countries.

    • Implications:

    • There is a critical need to develop robust methods for assessing adult mortality in underdeveloped countries.
    • Future demographic research should prioritize developing tools for adult mortality analysis.
    • Addressing adult mortality is crucial for comprehensive population health strategies in developing nations.