Spatial, Age, and Cause-of-Death Patterns of Mortality in Russia, 1988-1989

Abstract

The authors analyze mortality trends in Russia by spatial differentials age and causes of death for years 1988-1989. They examine the variation in mortality levels in Russia in 1988-1989 by selected causes of death: injuries cardiovascular disease and neoplasms.... Differences in underlying age patterns of mortality are then investigated.... Next chapter compares Russian mortality patterns with Coale-Demeny model life tables other standard mortality patterns and other European and U.S. patterns. (EXCERPT)