Thailand's Mortality Transition: A Study Using Life Tables
Author Information
Author(s): Gordon A. Carmichael
Primary Institution: National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University
Hypothesis
How have modernization and globalization affected mortality trends in Thailand?
Conclusion
The study reveals that Thailand has seen a significant increase in life expectancy due to public health initiatives, despite setbacks from road fatalities and the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Supporting Evidence
- Life expectancy in Thailand increased by around 30 years since the post-war period.
- Mass public health campaigns in the 1950s significantly reduced mortality rates.
- Infant mortality rates dropped from 103 per 1000 live births in 1960 to below 7 in 2007.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people in Thailand are living longer because of better health care, even though there have been some problems like more road accidents and diseases.
Methodology
The study analyzes life tables from various sources to track changes in life expectancy and mortality patterns in Thailand from 1937 to 2010.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to reliance on self-reported data and incomplete registration of deaths.
Limitations
Data quality issues and under-registration of deaths may affect the accuracy of life tables.
Participant Demographics
The study focuses on the general population of Thailand across different time periods.
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