title: Median age of death as an index of mortality.
abstract: The median age of death has been used as an index of mortality in South Africa. In cases where there is high infant mortality, the median age of death is too sensitive and its use is best avoided.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D003643:Death; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009026:Mortality; D012744:Sex Ratio; D013019:South Africa