Trends in mortality of the Soviet population

A review of current mortality trends in the Soviet Union is presented. "Discussed are variations (by republic and over time) in life expectancy, infant mortality, and mortality in the working ages. Analyzing trends since 1959, the authors highlight problems relating to the quality and interpret...

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Published inSoviet economy (Silver Spring, Md.) Vol. 6; no. 3; p. 191
Main Authors Anderson, B A, Silver, B D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1990
Subjects
Age Factors
Data Collection
Demography
Developed Countries
Geography
Infant Mortality
Life Expectancy
Longevity
Mortality
Population
Population Characteristics
Population Dynamics
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design
Time Factors
USSR
USSR
Measurement
Differential Mortality
Age Factors
Infant Mortality
Data Sources
Mortality
Data Collection
Research Methodology
Geographic Factors
Developed Countries
Time Factors
Length Of Life
Life Expectancy
Ussr
Population Characteristics
Population
Reliability
Demographic Factors
Population Dynamics
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Summary:A review of current mortality trends in the Soviet Union is presented. "Discussed are variations (by republic and over time) in life expectancy, infant mortality, and mortality in the working ages. Analyzing trends since 1959, the authors highlight problems relating to the quality and interpretation of pertinent statistical data of Soviet origin. Distinguishing real trends from pseudotrends, they evaluate mortality differences among regions and illustrate a more favorable long-term trend in mortality than suggested by official figures..."
ISSN:0882-6994
DOI:10.1080/08826994.1990.10641324