Epidemics, mortality and longevity in Tasmania, 1838-1930 [ 2010-03-29 - 2015-08-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Rebecca Kippen (Future Fellowship)

Brief description Epidemics, mortality and longevity in Tasmania, 1838-1930. This project will investigate areas of contemporary importance that can only be explored using historic-demographic data. National benefits include (1) gaining a better understanding of how epidemics spread through families and communities, and possible mortality and case-fatality rates, to assist in preparation for future epidemics; (2) improved accuracy in projecting older-age mortality and population ageing in Australia and other countries; and (3) more precise estimates of women's capacity to naturally conceive and carry to term by characteristics such as her age, her partner's age, and her number of previous births. The project will also result in augmentation of a unique publicly available dataset.

Funding Amount $686,400

Funding Scheme ARC Future Fellowships

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