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The age separating early deaths from late deaths

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: There is a unique threshold age separating early deaths from late deaths such that averting an early death decreases life disparity, but averting a late death increases inequality in lifespans.

Source: Demographic Research

DOI: 10.4054/demres.2009.20.29

Authors: Zhen Zhang, James W. Vaupel

Institution: Max Planck Society

Language: English

Topic: Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1990929267

FWCI: 10.82

Cites: 14

Cited by: 115

Related to: 10