Premature Mortality in Rural Vietnam (1999-2003)
Author Information
Author(s): Huong Dao Lan, Minh Hoang Van, Vos Theo, Janlert Urban, Van Do Duc, Byass Peter
Primary Institution: Health Strategy and Policy Institute, Ministry of Health, Vietnam
Hypothesis
This study aimed to establish the feasibility of applying the Years of Life Lost (YLL) technique in a rural area of Vietnam.
Conclusion
Local mortality data vary considerably from the WHO model-based estimates, highlighting the importance of localized demographic surveillance.
Supporting Evidence
- 1,240 deaths occurred in five years, with cause of death information available for 1,220 cases.
- Life expectancy at birth was 71.0 years for males and 80.9 years for females.
- The leading causes of Years of Life Lost were cardiovascular diseases, malignant neoplasms, unintentional injuries, and neonatal causes.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many years of life were lost due to early deaths in rural Vietnam, showing that many young people die from preventable causes.
Methodology
The study used verbal autopsy to ascertain causes of death and applied Global Burden of Disease methods to analyze mortality data.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the reliance on verbal autopsy and the under-registration of deaths in the area.
Limitations
The study relied on verbal autopsy, which may have limitations in accurately determining causes of death.
Participant Demographics
The population studied was predominantly rural, with a majority from the Kinh ethnic group (91%) and some minorities.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 69.9–72.1 for males and 95% CI 79.9–81.9 for females.
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