We develop a quantitative theory of mortality trends and population dynamics. We emphasize diseases as causes of death … and individuals' decisions to reduce their mortality by adopting, at some cost, a modern health-related technology … generates an S-shaped diffusion curve, whose shape dictates the pace of mortality reduction in each country. We use the model to …

Maternal mortality was the second-leading cause of death for women in childbearing years up until the mid-1930s in the … work. Between 1930 and 1960, there was a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity, thanks to medical … joint rise in married women's labor force participation and fertility over this period. We also show that the diffusion of …

Maternal mortality was the second-leading cause of death for women in childbearing years up until the mid-1930s in the … work. Between 1930 and 1960, there was a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity, thanks to medical … joint rise in married women's labor force participation and fertility over this period. We also show that the diffusion of …

Maternal mortality was the second-leading cause of death for women in childbearing years up until the mid-1930s in the … work. Between 1930 and 1960, there was a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity, thanks to medical … joint rise in married women's labor force participation and fertility over this period. We also show that the diffusion of …