Abstract
Background: A new measure of the number of life years lost due to specific causes of death is introduced. Methods: This measure is based on the cumulative incidence of death, it does not require "independence" of causes, and it satisfies simple balance equations: "total number of life years lost = sum of cause-specific life years lost", and "total number of life years lost before age x + temporary life expectancy between birth and age x = x". Results: The measure is contrasted to alternatives suggested in the demographic literature and all methods are illustrated using Danish and Russian multiple decrement life-tables.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1127-1152 |
Journal | Demographic Research |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 41 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |