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In search of a contemporary theory for understanding mortality change

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  • Murray, Christopher J. L.
  • Chen, Lincoln C.

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This paper represents a speculative approach to the question of changing mortality levels in human populations. The surprising resilience and reluctance of mortality declines to respond to powerful countervailing is considered. A more integrated approach is proposed to examine the interactive roles of income, technology and behavior in relation to life expectancy. The paper concludes by a discussion of the relevance of the accumulation of health assets to national mortality levels.

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  • Murray, Christopher J. L. & Chen, Lincoln C., 1993. "In search of a contemporary theory for understanding mortality change," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 36(2), pages 143-155, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:36:y:1993:i:2:p:143-155
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