World Mortality 2019

The World Mortality 2019 assesses changes in mortality risks at the global, regional, and country levels, focusing on the initial implementation period of the ICPD Programme of Action. It reviews survival targets and discusses progress towards them, examining differences between countries in sex and age patterns of mortality reduction.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 46 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2021
Publisher: United Nations

The World Mortality 2019, prepared by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat, provides a comprehensive assessment of changes in mortality risks at the global, regional, and country levels. With a particular focus on the initial implementation period of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) from 1994 to 2015, the report delves into the survival targets outlined in the ICPD Programme of Action and examines their relevance in the context of other internationally agreed mortality reduction goals, such as the Sustainable Development Goals.

The report evaluates the progress made by regions and countries in terms of life expectancy at birth, child mortality, mortality in the reproductive and working ages, and life expectancy at advanced ages. It discusses the contributions of improvements in survival at different stages of life towards achieving the ICPD survival targets. Furthermore, the report explores the factors contributing to disparities in progress towards these targets, shedding light on differences between selected countries in the sex and age patterns of mortality reduction.

To address future reductions in mortality risks, the report identifies several priorities. These include promoting healthy lifestyles, improving access to healthcare, addressing gender inequalities, reducing the impact of non-communicable diseases, and addressing the social and economic factors that contribute to mortality. The report also emphasizes the need for international cooperation and collaboration to achieve these goals, as well as the importance of data collection and analysis to monitor progress and inform policy decisions.

Overall, The World Mortality 2019 serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders interested in understanding and addressing mortality trends and improving population health worldwide.

ISBN-13: 9789211483321