Communism, Health and Lifestyle The Paradox of Mortality Transition in Albania, 1950-1990

Name: Communism, Health and Lifestyle The Paradox of Mortality Transition in Albania, 1950-1990
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ISBN: 9780313315862

ISBN-10: 0313315868

ISBN-13: 9780313315862

Edition: 2000

Authors: Arjan Gjonca

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This unique and well-researched study takes a systematic look at the incredible rise in the life expectancy of the population of Albania, one of the world's poorest countries. Through a careful analysis of newly available archive documents and statistics, Gjonca examines the social, economic, and political factors behind the success of improving life expectancy at birth from 51 to 71 years in a relatively short period of time and despite extreme poverty and strict isolationist governmental policies. The research, based on data obtained primarily from the Albanian State Archives, which opened in 1994, attempts to explain why the Albanian pattern of mortality, with very high infant and child…

Book details

List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 4/30/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 248
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Illustrations


Preface


Introduction



Albania and the Albanians



Communism in Albania--Political, Economic, and Social Implications



Data Description



General Trends and Patterns of Mortality, 1950-1990



Cause-Specific Mortality, 1950-1990



Regional Differences in Mortality



Mortality in Albania in International Perspective



Conclusions and an Agenda for Future Research


Appendix A


Appendix B


Appendix C


Bibliography


Index