[Mortality and industrialization in the Basque country. Vizcaya, 1860-1930]

Area of Science:

• Demography
• Public Health
• Economic History

Context:

• Examines Vizcaya, the first Basque province to industrialize.
• Analyzes the demographic transition period.
• Compares industrial and rural municipalities.

Purpose:

• To investigate mortality decline in an industrializing region.
• To analyze diverse demographic trajectories based on economic roles.
• To understand the social consequences of industrialization.

Summary:

• Utilizes death and municipal population registers.
• Compares life expectancies and causes of death.
• Assesses sanitary conditions and their evolution.

Impact:

• Provides insights into regional demographic shifts.
• Highlights the varied impact of industrialization on health.
• Informs historical public health and socioeconomic studies.