Human Life Table

A Human Life Table is a statistical tool used to understand the mortality rates and life expectancy of a population. It summarizes the chances of surviving at various ages, illustrating how many people are expected to live to certain ages based on factors like birth rates and health conditions. The table typically includes columns for age, the number of survivors, deaths, and life expectancy at each age. Demographers and public health officials use life tables to identify trends in longevity and to plan for healthcare and social services for different age groups.