Analysis of Mortality Trends by Specific Ethnic Groups and Age Groups in Malaysia

• Main Author: Rose Irnawaty, Ibrahim,
• Format: Conference Paper
• Language: English
• Published: AMER INST PHYSICS 2015
• Subjects: mortality trends; Heligman Pollard model; mortality rates
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8922

The number of people surviving until old age has been increasing worldwide. Reduction in fertility and mortality have resulted in increasing survival of populations to later life. This study examines the mortality trends among the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia, namely; the Malays, Chinese and...