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On the Far Eastern pattern of mortality.

Zhongwei Zhao

    Population Studies
    |July 31, 2003
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The widely accepted "Far Eastern pattern of mortality" is not unique to the region. Re-examined data show similar mortality patterns, characterized by high death rates in older men, in diverse global populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Far Eastern mortality pattern, characterized by high death rates in older men compared to younger men and women, was widely accepted since the 1980s.
    • This pattern was considered a unique regional characteristic primarily associated with Far Eastern populations.

    Observation:

    • A re-examination of mortality data from Far Eastern populations revealed significant changes.
    • These changes included shifts in age-specific mortality patterns and sex differentials.

    Findings:

    • Mortality patterns mirroring the so-called Far Eastern model were identified in numerous other global populations.
    • This suggests the pattern is not geographically restricted.

    Implications:

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    • The traditional understanding of the Far Eastern mortality pattern as unique is challenged.
    • Further research is needed to understand the underlying causes and broader applicability of this mortality model across diverse populations.