Life Expectancy

Abstract

Life expectancy is affected by many factors. The common causes of death vary as a function of age. For example, in data from Canada, that may be representative of many regions globally, the most common cause of death from birth to approximately 44 years of age is injuries and the second most common cause in this age group is malignancies. In the 14-year-old-and-less age group, the third most common cause of death is congenital abnormalities, while in the 15-19 year age group, cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death. From 20 to age 24, the third greatest cause of death was neurological disease and, in the 25-44 year age group, it was cardiovasculator diseases. In the age group of 45-64, the three leading causes of death are malignancies, cardiovascular illness, and injuries. In age groups from 65 and older and across all age groups, the three leading causes of death are cardiovascular illness, malignancies, and pulmonary disorders. In addition to age, the number of….