Temporal and spatial trends of adult mortality in small areas of Brazil, 1980–2010

Abstract To determine the variations and spatial patterns of adult mortality across regions, over time, and by sex for 137 small areas in Brazil, we first apply TOPALS to estimate and smooth mortality rates and then use death distribution methods to evaluate the quality of the mortality data. Lastly...

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Main Authors: Bernardo L. Queiroz, Everton E. C. Lima, Flávio H. M. A. Freire, Marcos R. Gonzaga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-11-01
Series:Genus
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41118-020-00105-3