A life table is a demographic tool used to analyze and summarize the mortality rates and life expectancy of a population. It provides a systematic way to describe the mortality experience of a cohort (a group of individuals) or the entire population by presenting data on the likelihood of death at various age intervals. ### Key Components of a Life Table: 1. **Age Intervals**: The table is divided into age intervals (usually in years), which can be grouped (e.g.
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