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Level and pattern of mortality in the Kuwaiti population, 1980
Population Bulletin of ECWA
|December 1, 1984
Summary
Kuwaiti females experienced lower mortality rates than males in 1980, according to vital registration and census data analysis. This study assessed population mortality levels using indirect estimation techniques.
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Accurate mortality assessment is crucial for public health planning.
- Indirect methods are necessary when direct data is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate mortality levels in the Kuwaiti population in 1980.
- To compare mortality rates between Kuwaiti males and females.
Main Methods:
- Utilized vital registration and 1980 census data.
- Employed indirect demographic techniques for mortality estimation.
- Applied Brass's method for early childhood mortality and Coale's method for old-age mortality.
Main Results:
- Estimated mortality levels for the Kuwaiti population in 1980.
- Demonstrated lower mortality rates among Kuwaiti females compared to males.
- Findings align with patterns observed in developed societies.
Conclusions:
- Kuwaiti females exhibit a survival advantage over males.
- Indirect demographic methods provide valuable insights into population mortality.
- The study highlights sex-based differences in mortality within Kuwait.
Keywords:
AdultAge FactorsAge Specific Death RateAgedArab CountriesAsiaBrass TechnicChild MortalityDeath RateDemographic AnalysisDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDifferential MortalityEstimation TechnicsKuwaitMortalityPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySex FactorsWestern Asia