Patterns of Mortality in Childhood

"This work represents a continuation of that devoted to the study of mortality in adults, the report on which was published in 1967 under the title Patterns of urban mortality. Both are real studies in comparative epidemiology, essentially international in nature, whose methods have served as a model for similar studies. Properly interpreted, the data give a truer picture of the natural history of the relevant diseases in the Americas, in both the technologically advanced and developing societies. They supplement the official statistics, provide guidance on the use of modern techniques and procedures, and contribute to social well-being." -- vii