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. 1993 Jan;36(2):143-55.
doi: 10.1016/0277-9536(93)90206-j.

In search of a contemporary theory for understanding mortality change

C J Murray  1 , L C Chen
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In search of a contemporary theory for understanding mortality change

C J Murray et al. Soc Sci Med. 1993 Jan.

Abstract

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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