Measuring and explaining the change in life expectancies
Arriaga, E.E.
Demography 21(1): 83-96
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0070-3370 PMID: 6714492 DOI: 10.2307/2061029Document Number: 234401
A set of new indices for interpreting change in life expectancies, as well as a technique for explaining change in life expectancies by change in mortality at each age group are presented in the paper. The indices, as well as the new technique for explaining the differences in life expectancies, have been tested and examples using United States life tables are presented. The technique for explaining life expectancy differentials can be used for analyzing change in mortality or mortality differentials by sex, ethnicity, region, or any other subpopulations. The technique can be applied to life expectancies at birth or temporary life expectancies between any desirable ages.