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Mortality in Vietnam, 1979-1989

M G Merli1

  • 1Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-3340, USA. giovanna@u.washington.edu

Demography
|September 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Mortality in Vietnam declined between the 1970s and 1980s, with life expectancy at birth reaching 61.4 years for males and 63.2 for females. This study provides crucial data on Vietnamese mortality trends.

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Area of Science:

  • Demography
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited historical mortality data available for Vietnam prior to 1979.
  • Recent census data from 1979 and 1989 provide the first official mortality information.
  • Understanding mortality trends is crucial for public health policy and demographic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate Vietnamese mortality during the 1979-1989 intercensal period.
  • To address potential biases in mortality estimation due to emigration and census completeness.
  • To provide empirical evidence on mortality trends in Vietnam during the late 20th century.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized age-specific growth rates from successive age distributions (1979 and 1989 censuses).
  • Employed two distinct estimation techniques to assess intercensal mortality.
  • Implemented strategies to mitigate biases from emigration, refugee outflows, and differential census enumeration.

Main Results:

  • Estimated life expectancy at birth for the 1979-1989 period: 61.4 years for males and 63.2 years for females.
  • Indicated a trend of declining mortality in Vietnam during the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Provided robust empirical data contributing to the discussion on Vietnam's mortality patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Mortality in Vietnam showed a declining trend between the 1970s and 1980s.
  • The study offers significant empirical evidence on Vietnamese mortality dynamics.
  • Findings contribute to the ongoing debate regarding improvements versus deterioration in population health.

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