Life expectancy of Canadians.
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چکیده
The official 1990-92 detailed life tables show a continuation of the trend toward longer life expectancy for Canadians (see Life tables). Life expectancy at birth has reached an all-time high: 80.89 years for females and 74.55 years for males. Recent improvements in life expectancy are attributable to many factors, including declines in infant mortality, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease, and mortality from accidents and poisoning.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Health reports
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995