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Validity of mortality statistics

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An essential consideration in handling mortality statistics is the validity of the data. This chapter discusses a number of relevant points, and ends with some conclusions about the applications and limitations of the material that is presented in the tables.

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Alderson, M. (1981). Validity of mortality statistics. In: International Mortality Statistics. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-03855-8_2

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