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[The 1985/87 mortality table].

H Proebsting

    Versicherungsmedizin
    |February 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Life expectancy has doubled since the late 19th century, significantly improving survival rates for newborns and increasing the number of males reaching age 80. This demonstrates substantial advancements in public health and longevity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Demography
    • Biostatistics

    Context:

    • Life-tables are mathematical models used to analyze mortality data.
    • Historical mortality data from 1871/81 is compared to current statistics.

    Purpose:

    • To illustrate the significant increase in life expectancy over the past century.
    • To demonstrate improvements in survival rates from birth to old age.

    Summary:

    • Life expectancy for newborns has doubled since 1871/81.
    • Male infant survival has increased from 74.7% to over 99%.
    • The proportion of males reaching 80 has risen from 5% to 37%.

    Impact:

    • Highlights dramatic improvements in public health and medical advancements.
    • Provides a quantitative measure of increased human longevity.
    • Offers insights into population aging and associated societal changes.