Research Insights - US Population Mortality Rate Study Variation by Age Group Cause of Death and Region from 2000 to 2015

Published: Aug. 7, 2017, 4 p.m.

This podcast discusses the report which covers US regional population mortality experience during the period 2000-2015. The Society of Actuaries pursued the research as part its ongoing longevity and mortality research initiatives. The purpose of the research is to produce an overview of the differences and similarities in mortality by age group, time, cause of death and region (geographic and urban-rural) to better aid in the understanding of future expected mortality rates and the management of public programs and policy.