Trends in mortality and life expectancy in Fiji over 20 years

Trends in mortality and life expectancy in Fiji over 20 years

Abstract Background Fiji, a Pacific Island nation of 884,887 (2017 census), has experienced a prolonged epidemiological transition. This study examines trends in mortality and life expectancy (LE) in Fiji by sex and ethnicity over 1996–2017, with comparisons to published estimates. Methods Trends in...

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Main Authors: Catherine Dearie, Christine Linhart, Eric Rafai, Devina Nand, Stephen Morrell, Richard Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Infant mortality
Under-5 mortality
Life expectancy
Fiji
Trend analysis
Decomposition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11186-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11186-w

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