In the 19th century, mortality was one of the key indicators of health and socioeconomic development. Studying the variability of mortality across different social and economic groups can provide important information about social inequality and the impact of socioeconomic factors on health and longevity.

Historical context

Nineteenth-century northern Sweden was a region characterized by large socioeconomic disparities. There were both wealthy cities and poor rural areas. An analysis of mortality variation in this region can provide insight into the social and economic processes that shaped the health and longevity of the population.

Data and methods

Data from church metrics and population censuses were used to analyze mortality variability in 19th-century northern Sweden. The data included information on the age, sex and place of residence of the deceased. By analyzing these data, it was possible to compare mortality in different social and economic groups.

Factors such as age, gender, place of residence, occupation, income and education level were included in the analysis. Mortality rates such as death rates and life expectancy were used for comparisons. The results of the analysis were statistically tested to determine the significance of differences in mortality between socioeconomic groups.

Results of the analysis

Analysis of the data showed significant differences in mortality between different socioeconomic groups. Those with lower socioeconomic status had higher mortality than those with higher status. Among socioeconomic factors, occupation and income had the greatest impact on mortality.

Those working in the agricultural sector had significantly higher mortality than those working in the service or industrial sectors. In addition, those with lower income had higher mortality than those with higher income. Place of residence also mattered, with mortality higher in poorer rural areas than in affluent urban areas.

Education was another important factor affecting mortality. Those with lower levels of education had higher mortality rates than educated individuals. The effects of age and gender on mortality were also significant, but not to the same extent as socioeconomic factors.

Conclusions

Analysis of variation in mortality in 19th-century northern Sweden indicates the existence of significant socioeconomic inequalities in health and longevity. Individuals with lower socioeconomic status had higher mortality rates than those with higher status.

The results of the analysis suggest that socioeconomic factors such as occupation, income, education and place of residence have a significant impact on mortality. Eliminating these inequalities can help improve population health and longevity.

Studying the variability of mortality in different socioeconomic groups can be useful not only to historians, but also to researchers in public health and social policy. It provides important evidence that tackling social inequality can have a significant impact on population health and longevity.

The findings of this analysis should be taken into account when developing social policy and making decisions about investments in education, health infrastructure and the fight against poverty. It is these factors that can contribute to reducing socioeconomic inequality and improving the health and longevity of the population.