On the force of mortality and life tables construction

Authors

  • Jair L. F. Santos USP; Faculdade de Saúde Pública; Centro de Estudos de Dinâmica Populacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101972000300004

Keywords:

Mortality^i2^sfo, Life tables

Abstract

Life tables construction has been simplified through the assumption of a constant force of mortality in each age group. In this paper further advantages are shown, concerning both the conceptual nature and simpler calculations derived from that assumption.

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Published

1972-09-01

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (1972)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Santos, J. L. F. (1972). On the force of mortality and life tables construction . Revista De Saúde Pública, 6(3), 263-267. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101972000300004