Mortality measures 1. Age-specific death rates O The number of deaths to persons in a specific age group per 1, 000 persons in that age group deaths to persons aged x to x+n 1.000 midyear population aged x to x+n O Death rates are high in the initial years of life, then drop precipitously, and begin increasing again at around age 40 or so
Mortality measures 1. Age-specific death rates ① The number of deaths to persons in a specific age group per 1,000 persons in that age group. ① Death rates are high in the initial years of life, then drop precipitously, and begin increasing again at around age 40 or so
Age specific death rates for four countries 2005 1000.00 10000 5n5 10.00 1.00 0.10 0.01 R高a8 §宫岗导导日总怒良煦忌莒宗的 Afghanistan Ja China United states
Age specific death rates for four countries 2005
Age distribution of population and deaths, China, 1953 75-79 ■ Deaths ■ Population 65-69 35-3 25-29 15-19 10-14 0-4 10 Percent 8
Age distribution of population and deaths, China, 1953 8
Age distribution of population and deaths, China, 2010 85+ 75179 70-74 0-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 35-39 30-34 ■ Deaths 25-29 20-24 ■ Popu lation 15-19 10-14 04 15 10 0 5 15 20 Percent 9
Age distribution of population and deaths, China, 2010 9
Mortality measures 1. Infant mortality rate (1 The number of infant deaths (one year of age or younger)per 1000 live births High IMRs led to the cultural practice in China and many other Asian societies a. a feast is prepared on the hundredth day b. This day was originally to celebrate the childs surviving the first few months of life, the most difficult period of time for survival C. In ancient times, the child was not given his/her name until the hundredth-day celebration 3 Important health indicator
Mortality measures 1. Infant mortality rate ① The number of infant deaths (one year of age or younger) per 1000 live births. ② High IMRs led to the cultural practice in China and many other Asian societies. a. a feast is prepared on the hundredth day. b. This day was originally to celebrate the child’s surviving the first few months of life, the most difficult period of time for survival. c. In ancient times, the child was not given his/her name until the hundredth-day celebration. ③ Important health indicator