Human Mortality Database
Read documentation for mortality rates and life tables.
What it is
Read documentation for mortality rates and life tables. Explanatory Notes explains death counts, starting population, exposure, and period versus cohort life tables.
Why it is selected
The notes help avoid confusing cohort measures with calendar-year rates.
Who it suits and when to use it
Useful for demography and statistics teaching; check field, age, and time definitions first.
Usage note
The documentation was read; registration and life-table downloads were not tested.
