Changes in mortality and human longevity in Kerala: are they leading to the advanced stage?

Background: During the last century, Kerala witnessed drastic mortality reduction and high improvement in longevity. This achievement is often compared with that of developed countries. However, how far the early advantages in mortality reduction have further enhanced in Kerala remains unknown. In m...

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Main Authors: Muttikkal B. Thomas, Kuriath S. James
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-05-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/download/22938/pdf_1