Mortality and Aging

Currently, mortality is being one of the most explored thematic in worldwide demography. Longevity is increasing and life expectancy itself is presenting a constant growth of 2.5 years per decade in developed countries. This is only possible due to advances in healthcare, allowing the individual to reach older ages in better physical condition, i.e., staying healthy till later ages. Within our group, researchers seek not only to investigate explaining variables, but also to evaluate possible changes in population and individuals aging. Plus, evaluating how these changes influence entire society contributes positively to redefine social policies.