Adult Mortality in Developed Countries

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Adult Mortality in Developed Countries is written by Alan D. Lopez and published by Oxford University Press, USA. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0198233299 (ISBN 10) and 9780198233299 (ISBN 13).

This is followed by a series of chapters which focus on the causes and extent of differentials in adult mortality, paying particular attention to sex, region of residence, and socio-economic status. The final section of the book draws heavily on the North American experience to consider some of the policy and programme implications necessary to reduce preventable adult mortality levels further - including government policies to control smoking and alcohol abuse, and to promote healthful behaviour patterns.