Abstract
The objectives of this research are twofold:
1) The estimation of life expectancy at birth for small areas in Mexico for the years 1990, 2000, 2010
2) A spatio-temporal analysis of life expectancy in small areas exploring the existence of convergence clubs
The main purpose is to provide reliable life expectancy estimates at birth for small areas in Mexico. Once achieved, it extends by exploring trend and patterns of these estimates. The aim is to analyze the degree to which patterns of life expectancy are becoming more or less similar at sub-national scales considering between and within regional differences.
This study then considers the fact that small area estimates often convey difficulties because of the small number of events and insufficient exposures, which lead to uncertainty in estimating death rates. This in turn posits several methodological challenges, as the application of standard methods in the calculation of life expectancy, such as life tables, are in general suggested for populations above 5,000.
To undertake this research, data gathering will be possible from secondary sources in Mexico. Population, mortality, and all other required data can be obtained from the Instituto Nacional de Geografia e Informatica.
1) The estimation of life expectancy at birth for small areas in Mexico for the years 1990, 2000, 2010
2) A spatio-temporal analysis of life expectancy in small areas exploring the existence of convergence clubs
The main purpose is to provide reliable life expectancy estimates at birth for small areas in Mexico. Once achieved, it extends by exploring trend and patterns of these estimates. The aim is to analyze the degree to which patterns of life expectancy are becoming more or less similar at sub-national scales considering between and within regional differences.
This study then considers the fact that small area estimates often convey difficulties because of the small number of events and insufficient exposures, which lead to uncertainty in estimating death rates. This in turn posits several methodological challenges, as the application of standard methods in the calculation of life expectancy, such as life tables, are in general suggested for populations above 5,000.
To undertake this research, data gathering will be possible from secondary sources in Mexico. Population, mortality, and all other required data can be obtained from the Instituto Nacional de Geografia e Informatica.
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17
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English
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