Practical Implications of the Update to the 2015 Japan Standard Population: Mortality Archive From 1950 to 2020 in Japan

Background: The 2015 Japan Standard Population (JSP) was established in response to changes in the age structure. However, the effects of major updates, especially the recategorization of older age groups, for interpreting various health metrics have not been clarified. Methods: Population data were...

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Main Authors: Hirokazu Tanaka, Sayo Tanaka, Kayo Togawa, Kota Katanoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Epidemiological Association 2023-07-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/33/7/33_JE20220302/_pdf