Adult Mortality Differentials and Regional Development at the Local Level in Brazil

Everton E. C. Lima, UNICAMP
Marcos Gonzaga, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)
Flavio Freire, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Bernardo L. Queiroz, centro de desenvolvimento e planejamento regional

In this paper, we investigate the spatial and temporal trends in adult mortality in Brazilian small areas from 1980 to 2010. Brazil is characterized by significant regional social inequality, and it is crucial to comprehend how this may be linked to trends and spatial disparities in adult mortality. More specifically, we examine their relationship with socioeconomic and public health advancements. We also investigate whether there is a convergence or divergence in adult mortality rates and how space is an important variable to understand trends and differences in mortality by gender and across regions.

Keywords: Small area estimation, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, Spatial Demography, Mortality and Longevity

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