France Meslé

Jacques Vallin

Tapani Valkonen

The average life expectancy for Europeans has increased from 45 years to 73 years during the last century. However, important differences in mortality risks are still present throughout Europe. For example, there is a higher mortality rate in Eastern Europe, and in some eastern European countries life expectancy is actually decreasing. This study examines mortality trends in the Council of Europe member states over the last 50 years including: life expectancy; the reduction in infant mortality; trends in main groups of deaths; and the health crisis in eastern and central Europe. It also considers the links between life expectancy and socio-economic indicators for 11 European countries.

Trends in Mortality and Differential Mortality

Acting Chief of the Prevention Advocacy and Promotion Unit Alan D Lopez

Alan D. Lopez

Graziella Caselli

Director Department of Demographic Sciences Graziella Caselli

This is followed by a series of chapters which focus on the causes and extent of differentials in adult mortality, paying particular attention to sex, region of residence, and socio-economic status. The final section of the book draws heavily on the North American experience to consider some of the policy and programme implications necessary to reduce preventable adult mortality levels further - including government policies to control smoking and alcohol abuse, and to promote healthful behaviour patterns.

From Description to Explanation

Adult Mortality in Developed Countries

Tapani Valkonen

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