Regional variation in Age Patterns of Mortality of EAG states in India: A District level Analysis

By applying the cluster analysis technique and Heligman-Pollard mortality model, the present paper aims to study the regional variations in mortality age patterns of EAG states including Assam in India for the most recent period 2010-11. The study exploited data from sample registration system 1996-2010 and Annual Health Survey 2010-11. It discovers the four clusters explaining different patterns of age specific mortality. Also identifies the two districts Dindori of state Madhya Pradesh and Chitrakoot of Uttar Pradesh having their own mortality pattern and this is true for males as well as for females also. It is found that there is considerable intra district variation in mortality patterns. Results clearly point out that united approach of health policies will not work properly and henceforth will not help in reducing mortality. Thus on the basis of findings study recommends not only for macro level as well as for micro level health policies and program.