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[Evolution of mortality by causes (1960-1982)].
Revista Medica De Chile
|July 1, 1989
Summary
Chile saw a 50% decrease in all-cause mortality between 1960 and 1982, with the median age of death rising significantly. Improvements were most pronounced in younger populations due to reduced infectious and neonatal disease deaths.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Demography
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Chile experienced significant demographic and socioeconomic shifts between 1960 and 1982.
- Improvements in health delivery policies were implemented during this period.
Purpose:
- To analyze trends in all-cause mortality in Chile from 1960 to 1982.
- To identify age-specific mortality changes and contributing factors.
Summary:
- Overall mortality decreased by 50%, with the median age of death increasing from 28 to 66 years.
- Mortality reduction was greater in individuals under 15, linked to decreased infectious, respiratory, digestive, and neonatal diseases.
- The 65 and over age group saw a smaller mortality reduction (16%), potentially due to a relative increase in cardiovascular disease mortality.
Impact:
- Demonstrates substantial public health improvements in Chile over two decades.
- Highlights the differential impact of health interventions across age groups.
- Suggests the need for targeted strategies to address age-specific mortality drivers, such as cardiovascular diseases in the elderly.