Gk. Singh et Sm. Yu, TRENDS AND DIFFERENTIALS IN ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG-ADULT MORTALITY IN THE UNITED-STATES, 1950 THROUGH 1993, American journal of public health, 86(4), 1996, pp. 560-564
Using data from the National Vital Statistics System and the National
Longitudinal Mortality Study, this study examined mortality trends and
differentials from 1950 through 1993 among US adolescents and young a
dults according to sex, race/ethnicity, education, family income, mari
tal status, and cause of death. No appreciable reduction in youth mort
ality has occurred, especially among men. Declines in youth mortality
from accidents have been nearly offset by increases in death rates fro
m homicide, suicide, and firearm injuries. American Indians, Blacks, m
ales, and those with least education and income were at increased risk
of both overall and injury-specific youth mortality.