title: Transition of adult mortality and causes of death in selected countries of Asia.
abstract: "The path of adult mortality in the... Asian countries that provide adequate data is examined and the diversity of mortality transitions as well as their vulnerability to temporary setbacks is documented.... In all the countries reviewed, a 'modernisation' of the cause of death structure occurred with infectious and parasitic diseases receding in importance and chronic and degenerative diseases taking up the leading position.  Along with this change, [the authors find that] causes of death are becoming less relevant for the assessment of the health status of a population.  The causes and the extent of temporary and permanent health impairments are more informative and appropriate for health policy strategies." (SUMMARY IN ITA)
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ruzicka
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kane
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001208:Asia; D002423:Cause of Death; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004194:Disease; D006262:Health; D006305:Health Status Indicators; D009026:Mortality; D011153:Population; D011154:Population Characteristics; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011640:Public Policy
keywords: Adult; Age Factors; Asia; Causes Of Death--changes; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Health; Health Status Indexes; Mortality; Mortality Determinants--changes; Policy; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics