Higher Mortality Rates in Males Across All Ages
Males consistently show higher
mortality rates than females across all age groups, with the overall rates standing at
1090.8 for males and
965.1 for females, highlighting a persistent gender disparity in mortality rates.
Dramatic Increases in Mortality Rates with Age
With age, mortality rates for both genders climb sharply, reaching their peak in the
"85 and over" age group at
16354.9 for males and
14560.0 for females, emphasizing the increased vulnerability that comes with advancing age.
Lowest Mortality Rates Found in Ages 5-14
The age group of
5-14 years old experiences the lowest mortality rates, at
16.1 for males and
11.3 for females, suggesting optimal health or the effectiveness of
health interventions during these years.
Sharp Gender Disparity in Mortality Rates Among Young Adults
For the
15-24 age group, mortality rates for males, at
121.9, nearly triple those for females, which stand at
44.8, pointing to significant gender-based differences in risk factors or behaviors during early adulthood.
Exponential Growth in Mortality Rates After Age 65
Individuals aged
65 and over see exponential increases in mortality rates, with figures more than doubling from the
65-74 to the
75-84 age group, and again rising sharply in the
85 and over category, underscoring the escalating health challenges faced by the elderly.