title: [A study of the potential gain in Korean life expectancy according to the degree of reduction in leading causes of death].
abstract: "This study was conducted to examine potential gains in life expectancies when the three leading causes of death were partially or totally eliminated, based on the mortality situation during 1978-79 in [the Republic of] Korea.  It sought to ascertain what potential gains in longevity might be reasonably achieved through efforts to reduce mortality due to accidents and adverse effects, diseases of [the] circulatory system and malignant neoplasms."  In addition, the authors attempt to determine the range of potential gains that can be expected during the total life span of an individual.  (summary in ENG)
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Chi
authors.forename: E I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D001208:Asia; D002423:Cause of Death; D003710:Demography; D003906:Developing Countries; D004194:Disease; D005202:Asia, Eastern; D007723:Korea; D008017:Life Expectancy; D008136:Longevity; D009026:Mortality; D009369:Neoplasms; D011153:Population; D011157:Population Dynamics; D014652:Vascular Diseases
keywords: Asia; Cancer; Causes Of Death; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Asia; Korea; Korea, Republic Of; Length Of Life; Life Expectancy--changes; Mortality; Neoplasms; Population; Population Dynamics; Vascular Diseases; Violent Deaths