Life expectancy at age 65 being higher than at birth indicates:
A. Data error in life table construction
B. High infant and child mortality pulling down life expectancy at birth
C. Migration of elderly into the population
D. Improving healthcare for the elderly
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Life expectancy at birth is heavily influenced by early-life mortality; if many children die young, e₀ is low, but those surviving to 65 have already passed high-risk ages, so e₆₅ is naturally higher.
Explanation:
Direct personal interview enables the enumerator to explain questions and record answers accurately, especially for illiterate respondents.
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