Estimating mortality in Benin from a multi-round survey (1981-83)

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Public Health
• Survey Methodology

Background:

• Benin lacks comprehensive life tables based on raw survey data.
• Assessing data quality is crucial for reliable demographic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present the methodology of the Benin Multi-Round Survey (BMRS).
• To analyze the quality of BMRS data, including mobility impacts and mortality indicator assessment.
• To construct and analyze the first life tables for Benin using raw data.

Main Methods:

• Detailed presentation of the Benin Multi-Round Survey (BMRS) methodology.
• Data quality assessment: evaluating mobility impact, critical appraisal of mortality indicators, and indirect estimation of death coverage.
• Construction of life tables for Benin utilizing raw data.

Main Results:

• The study details the BMRS methodology and assesses its data quality.
• First life tables for Benin constructed from raw data are presented.
• Specific characteristics and deviations from standard life tables are identified.

Conclusions:

• The Benin Multi-Round Survey provides a valuable dataset for demographic analysis.
• The constructed life tables offer unique insights into Benin's mortality patterns.
• Further research can refine these life tables and expand demographic understanding in Benin.