Modify Mortality

This function modifies mortality rates using the Wilmoth method from the 'DemoTools' package. It calculates life table parameters based on child mortality rates and life expectancy.

Usage

mod_lx(q0_5_m, e0_m, q0_5_f, e0_f, method = "wilmoth")

Arguments

q0_5_m

Male child mortality rate (probability of dying before age 5).

e0_m

Male life expectancy at birth.

q0_5_f

Female child mortality rate (probability of dying before age 5).

e0_f

Female life expectancy at birth.

method

Method to use for modification, default is 'Wilmoth'.

Value

A list containing life table parameters for males and females.

Examples

inparm_lt <- mod_lx(q0_5_m = 0.00318, e0_m = 76.75, q0_5_f = 0.00264, e0_f = 82.22)