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Title International handbook of adult mortality / Richard G. Rogers, Eileen M. Crimmins, editors
Published Dordrecht ; New York : Springer, ©2011

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 625 pages)
Series International handbooks of population ; v. 2
International handbooks of population ; v. 2.
Contents Temporal and spatial trends associated with mortality -- Sociodemographic, economic, behavioral, and psychological determinants of mortality -- Biological risk factors -- Contextual effects on mortality -- Classification of causes of death -- Mathematical and modeling approaches to mortality -- Government policies designed to affect mortality -- Conclusion
Summary This handbook presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of unprecedented substantive, theoretical, methodological, and statistical developments and insights, and an in-depth examination of trends and patterns, in adult mortality around the world. With over two dozen chapters and more than fifty authors, this volume draws from top international mortality experts to provide one of the best overviews of life expectancy extant. The handbook documents remarkable gains in life expectancy, which stand out as one of the most important accomplishments of the twentieth century. Individuals in more developed countries can expect to live longer now than ever before, especially the Japanese, who enjoy record-setting life expectancies. The book also explores unfortunate declines in life expectancy in selected countries brought on by such factors as the following: infectious diseases; accidents, suicides, and homicides; and political and economic conflict and turmoil. This book synthesizes the wealth of mortality information available, clearly articulates the central findings to-date, identifies the most appropriate datasets and methods currently available, illuminates the central research questions, and develops an agenda to address these research questions. The authors carefully examine central factors related to mortality, including health behaviors, socioeconomic status, social relations, biomarkers, and genetic factors. The book will prove especially relevant to researchers, students, and policy makers within social and health sciences who want to better understand international trends and patterns in adult mortality
Analysis sociale wetenschappen
social sciences
demografie
demography
sociologie
sociology
Social Sciences (General)
Sociale wetenschappen (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Mortality -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Demography.
Sciences sociales.
Droit.
Sciences humaines.
Mortality
Genre/Form handbooks.
manuals (instructional materials)
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Rogers, Richard G.
Crimmins, Eileen M.
ISBN 9789048199969
9048199964
9048199956
9789048199952