Introduction

Demographic factors play a key role in shaping mortality in various populations. Analyzing the impact of these factors on the mortality of the population of 19th-century northern Sweden can provide valuable information for the field of historical demography. The purpose of this article is to analyze these factors and present their impact on mortality in the region. The article will discuss the key demographic factors and their relationship to mortality.

Key demographic factors

In the 19th century, northern Sweden was encompassed by three major demographic factors: age, gender and socioeconomic status. The impact of these factors on mortality will be analyzed in detail in the following paragraphs of the article.

Age

Age is one of the most important determinants of mortality. Analysis of demographic data from 19th-century northern Sweden showed that the elderly had a significantly higher risk of death. The highest mortality rates were in age groups over 60. This was mainly due to natural causes associated with the aging process.

On the other hand, children under one year of age also had a high risk of death due to childhood diseases, lack of access to effective vaccinations and poor medical care. Infant mortality was one of the main demographic problems during this period.

Gender

Gender is another important demographic factor that affects mortality. Studies have shown that in 19th-century northern Sweden, women had a lower risk of death compared to men. There are a number of biological and socio-cultural factors that can influence this difference. For example, men were more likely to suffer from accidents and workplace-related illnesses, while women were more likely to die from reproductive and pregnancy-related causes.

Socioeconomic status

Socioeconomic status also has a significant impact on mortality. Analysis of demographic data showed that people with lower socioeconomic status had a higher risk of death. Those most susceptible to death were the poor, who had limited access to health care, inadequate housing and malnutrition. The high risk of death was also associated with lack of education and low levels of health awareness in this population.

Summary

An analysis of the impact of demographic factors on mortality in 19th-century northern Sweden showed that age, gender and socioeconomic status were key factors affecting mortality. Older people, men and those with lower socioeconomic status had a higher risk of death. Knowledge of these factors is important to the field of historical demography and can be applied to the study of contemporary demographic problems. Further research in this area is needed to better understand and interpret these results.