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Mortality in China 1964-2000.

Judith Banister1, Kenneth Hill

  • 1Javelin Investments, Beijing, China. Judith_Banister@yahoo.com

Population Studies
|June 19, 2004
PubMed
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China experienced significant improvements in life expectancy from the 1960s to 2000, rising from around 60 to over 71 years. This study analyzes mortality trends and data completeness, revealing high-quality reporting.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Understanding long-term mortality trends in China is crucial for public health policy.
  • Assessing the accuracy of demographic data is essential for reliable population studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-estimate mortality levels and trends in China between the 1960s and 2000.
  • To evaluate the completeness and quality of death reporting in Chinese censuses and surveys.
  • To analyze factors contributing to improved survival rates despite healthcare system changes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from censuses and surveys (1982-2000).
  • Applied the General Growth Balance method to assess death reporting completeness.
  • Reviewed various direct and indirect sources for child mortality estimates.

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Main Results:

  • Concluded high reporting quality for deaths above the youngest ages in recent censuses.
  • Estimated life expectancy increased from approximately 60 years (1964-82) to over 71 years by 2000.
  • Observed continued improvement in survival rates despite healthcare privatization and limited insurance.

Conclusions:

  • China has achieved remarkable gains in life expectancy and survival.
  • Demographic data quality is robust, supporting the observed mortality trends.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the drivers of improved survival in the evolving healthcare landscape.