India, May 28 -- Long term demographic data reveals a substantial and consistent reduction in mortality rates across Angola since the mid twentieth century.
Historical Peaks and Initial Shifts
Data from the early 1960s highlights a period of high mortality, with death rates starting at 27.055 per 1,000 persons in 1960 and peaking at 28.075 in 1961. By 1974, the rate had decreased to 22.73, marking a preliminary downward trend despite a slight resurgence to 22.973 in 1975.
Late Century Fluctuations
The 1980s and early 1990s were characterized by minor volatility. For example, the rate climbed to 22.993 in 1987 but fell back to 20.535 by 1991. A more definitive shift occurred in the mid 1990s as the mortality rate dropped to 18.7 per 1,00...