title: [A comparative analysis of mortality in the Americas].
abstract: "The analysis concentrates on the mortality of [the] adult population at ages 15 to 74 in 8 countries of the American continent.... Results are presented by age, sex and principal groups of causes of death.  It is concluded that: a) mortality can significantly decline further in the Americas; b) there are noticeable mortality differentials by cause among countries; [and] c) all the countries still have excess mortality in certain age groups and causes of death, and hence, the mortality transition has not ended." (SUMMARY IN ENG)
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Arriaga
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000569:Americas; D002423:Cause of Death; D003710:Demography; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D009026:Mortality; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012106:Research; D012737:Sex Factors
keywords: Adult; Age Factors; Age Specific Death Rate; Americas; Causes Of Death; Comparative Studies; Death Rate; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Differential Mortality; Excess Mortality; Mortality; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Research Methodology; Sex Factors; Studies