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Adult mortality in a rural area of Senegal

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  • Géraldine Duthé

    (Institut National d'Études Démographiques (INED))

  • Gilles Pison

    (Institut National d'Études Démographiques (INED))

Abstract

This study provides original estimates of adult mortality in Mlomp, a rural population of Senegal which has been monitored for twenty years. Causes of death are assessed through verbal autopsies which are completed by medical information. Between ages 15 and 60, male mortality is much higher than female mortality. Globally, AIDS mortality does not have the tragic impact observed in other regions of Africa, and maternal mortality is relatively low for a rural area, unlike injuries which are common among men. In Mlomp, non-communicable diseases, especially cancers, are predominant. In addition to behavioural factors, infectious diseases may contribute to this situation.

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  • Géraldine Duthé & Gilles Pison, 2008. "Adult mortality in a rural area of Senegal," Demographic Research, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research, Rostock, Germany, vol. 19(37), pages 1419-1434.
    • Handle: RePEc:dem:demres:v:19:y:2008:i:37
    DOI: 10.4054/DemRes.2008.19.37
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    Keywords

    adult mortality; sub-Saharan Africa; cause of death; verbal autopsy; Senegal; rural areas; demographic surveillance system;
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    • J1 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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