Method for Constructing Complete Annual U.S. Life Tables. Series 2: Data211 Evaluation and Methods Research No. 129

摘要

This report describes a method for constructing complete annual U.S. life tables211u001eand for extending the age coverage of the life table to age 100. Previously, 211u001eannual life tables were based on an abridged methodology and were closed with the 211u001eage category 85 years and over. In the United States, approximately one-third of 211u001ethe population survives beyond age 85 years. This fact, coupled with improvements 211u001ein age reporting and the availability of higher quality old-age mortality data, 211u001erecommends that the life table be closed at an older age.